Indigenous Family Courtworker

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Indigenous Family Court Worker to assist Indigenous youth and families through family and youth court processes. This role involves facilitating a better understanding of legal options and responsibilities while collaborating with clients to create care plans. Candidates should have a background in social services, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of Indigenous culture. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work in a social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of Canadian criminal procedure and its implications for Indigenous persons.
• Ability to engage people and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist Indigenous youth and families in navigating court processes.
• Develop plans of care aimed at addressing root causes.
• Conduct follow-ups to support clients in completing their care plans.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Community College diploma or University degree in Social Services

Job description

Indigenous Family Court Worker

1 Full Time Vacancy

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Deadline Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Salary: $55,000 per annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to the attention of the Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

Email: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]

See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted