Victim Advocate Caseworker

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Victim Advocate Caseworker. This position provides critical support to individuals who are victims of crime, facilitating their engagement in the restorative justice process. The ideal candidate has a background in social services or justice, with significant knowledge of Indigenous cultures. Responsibilities include preparing clients for restorative justice and providing ongoing support in a team environment. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a justice services environment.
• Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution.
• Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients who are victims of crime.
• Prepare clients for the restorative justice process.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team for culturally relevant services.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Crisis intervention skills

Effective verbal and listening communication

Time management skills

Group facilitation

Education

Preferred diploma in Social Services or Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Victim Advocate Caseworker

Regular Position - One Full Time Vacancy

Job Summary

The Victim Advocate Caseworker’s primary responsibility is to provide clients, who are victims of crime, with support and encourage active participation in the restorative justice circle process within the Friendship Centre. The Victim Advocate Caseworker will prepare clients for the restorative justice process and will provide ongoing support. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required, as well as collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and supports.

Qualifications

• Preferred diploma or equivalent in Social Services, Justice, or relevant human service field and/or minimum of 3 years work experience in a justice services environment.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment, 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.
• Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles. Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset.
• Experience in community service planning, delivery, and administration.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual support and advocacy.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Repost Deadline Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Salary: $60,000 per annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

Attention: 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/

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