Relief Justice Workers

ST LEONARDS; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Professional development funds

Wellness programs

Internal opportunities to move within

Job summary

St. Leonard's Community Services (SLCS) seeks Relief Justice Workers to support adults in four community residential facilities, with flexible day/evening/weekend shifts, including some overnights and holidays.

The role focuses on client care, building rapport, advocacy within the criminal justice system, assessing client needs, and liaising with probation, parole, and community supports while monitoring safety and assisting with administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education from an accredited institution or working towards completing your education.
• Standard First Aid/CPR - Level C
• Valid G class Driver's License
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
• Assess clients' skills and needs and liaise with probation and parole officers, community supports, and internal teams.
• Monitor the safety and security of agency properties and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Client care & rapport building

Advocacy in justice system

Bilingualism (French/English)

Driver's license (G)

Education

Post secondary education (or progress toward degree)

Tools

First Aid/CPR Level C

Job description

St. Leonard's Community Services (SLCS) is here to support, advocate with, and empower individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. If you are working towards your diploma or degree or looking to start your career in the justice field, this role could be for you!

We are currently seeking Relief Justice Workers who are available to work flexible schedules in our four adult community residential facilities (CRF's).

Our focus is on providing excellent client care by building rapport with our clients, making community connections and supporting our clients to reintegrate back into the community successfully. Your role would include advocating for and with our clients involved in the criminal justice system, assessing clients skills and needs as well as liaising with other services, including connections with probation and parole officers, community supports as well as internal teams and resources to assist with our client's reintegration. Included in the role is ensuring that we monitor the safety and security of our properties and assisting with administrative duties.

SLCS provides free on-site training sessions from qualified professionals, professional development funds, wellness and social committees as well as internal opportunities to move around the agency into part time or full time roles as part of this role!

This role has flexible scheduling requirements including days, evenings, weekends, some overnights and public holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Post secondary education from an accredited institution or working towards completing your education
• Standard First Aid/CPR - Level C
• Valid G class Driver's License
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is 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 posting is for an existing vacancy within the agency and no AI is used 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.