Indigenous Family Court Worker

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Northwestern Ontario seeks an Indigenous Family Court Worker to assist Indigenous youth and families in navigating the justice system. The role involves developing care plans and providing support through consistent follow-up. Candidates should have a diploma in Social Services, strong knowledge of the justice system, and effective communication skills. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work in a social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of sentencing principles and restorative justice principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Indigenous youth and families in understanding their options in court.
• Collaborate with clients to develop a care plan.
• Frequent follow-up with clients to support their care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian criminal procedure

Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture

Effective communication skills

Excellent case and file management skills

Ability to engage people

Education

Community College diploma or University degree in Social Services

Job description

Overview

The Indigenous Family Court Worker’s primary responsibility is to assist Indigenous youth and families in contact with family, child protection and youth court to better understand their options, responsibilities and rights when appearing before the courts. The Indigenous Family Court Worker will collaborate with the client in the development of a plan of care directed towards addressing the root causes which brought them before the courts. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required to support the client to complete their plan of care.

Qualifications

• Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 5 years work in a social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of the structure and procedures of justice systems and their functions, including Canadian criminal procedure, Criminal Code of Canada, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
• Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and/or weekends.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring.