Indigenous Bail Caseworker

at  Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred postsecondary diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Justice Services and/or minimum of three (3) years work in social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of Bail Verification and Supervision Programs in Ontario, of provincial standards for bail verification and supervision, of all relevant legislation, regulations and court procedures governing bail.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, the impacts of trauma, and barriers facing Indigenous communities; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of the roles and functions of probation and parole officers, jail, correctional centres, community resources, treatment and detention centres.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues and proven ability to work within a trauma-informed and culturally competence-informed lens.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, meets deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing, counselling, recording and data collection skills.
• Superior analytical and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO P7A 4P7

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