Justice Worker

ST LEONARDS; London; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SLCS is seeking a part-time Justice Worker for MLA Centre in London, ON. You will assess clients, provide crisis intervention, plan discharges, and coordinate with probation/parole officers, courts and clinical supports.

The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, and collaboration within a trauma-informed framework. The position involves rotations across days, evenings, weekends and holidays with guaranteed hours per week, located at MLA Centre.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution or working towards your degree.
• First Aid + CPR - Level C required.
• Valid G class Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual in English/French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and support services.
• Assess clients’ skills and needs related to mental health and addictions.
• Advocate with clients in the criminal justice system and liaise with probation/parole, clinical supports and courts.
• Ensure safety and security during shifts and de-escalate crises as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to complete administrative functions and contribute to program development.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

SLCS is currently seeking a Part Time Justice Worker at MLA Centre. As a member of this interdisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and support services as needed. You will be expected to assess clients’ skills and needs, particularly in regard to their mental health and addiction related issues, in addition to advocacy for and with clients involved in the criminal justice system. This role will also focus on establishing and building client relationships in the case management process. You will liaise with other services i.e. Probation/Parole officers, clinical support, courts to coordinate care for clients, etc.

In addition to these elements of the position, you will be responsible for the safety and security of the clients and other staff during your shift. You have the ability to work within grey areas while providing supports from a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens. You are able, and comfortable, to de-escalate in crisis situations, and have some experience with the unpredictable nature of working with individuals with mental health and addictions. You will also be able to work collaboratively with other team members to complete administrative functions.

You will be skilled at working with clients from diverse populations; contributing to program development. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is primarily located at MLA Centre (658 Little Grey Street, London, ON) and would be working between 3 - 10 hour shifts, based on a 4 week rotation that includes days, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with guaranteed hours numbering between 17 - 20.5 per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution or working towards your degree
• Intermediate (Formerly Standard) First Aid + CPR - Level C
• Valid G class Driver’s License
• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset

This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department. This position is for an existing vacancy and we do not use AI in screening applicants.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.