6-month contract
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Degree/diploma in a relevant field (i.e., social work, social service worker, law and justice, criminology, criminal justice)
- NVCI, CPR and First Aid, ASIST certification
- CPIC Clearance
- Knowledge of/experience working in the criminal justice system
- Excellent interviewing, counselling, case management skills
- Excellent report writing, recording, data collection and statistical management skills
- Superior analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong team member with ability to also work independently
- Advanced oral and written communication and Interpersonal skills
- Bilingualism required (French/English)
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete the verification process and communicate outcome to appropriate stakeholders to assist in expediting court proceedings
- Review client needs, recommend and initiate referrals to assist with an appropriate plan of release, review recommended conditions for supervision with client and appropriate stakeholders
- Manage an assigned caseload, establish a reporting schedule and related duties as required.
- Monitor client compliance with bail conditions
- Participate in appropriate case management for client and determine appropriate intervention strategies base on client needs, skills, abilities and interests
- Provide supportive counselling, crisis intervention, outreach, court support and enhanced community services and support as required
- Initiate referrals and advocate on behalf of clients in areas such as, not limited to: housing, employment, education, mental health, addictions, income maintenance etc
- Work collaboratively with other service providers to ensure access to services for all clients
- Collect and maintain statistical data
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario, in accordance with its intersectional feminist approach and anti-racism and anti-oppression framework, welcomes applications from people who reflect the diversity of our community. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted
Pay: From $25.35 per hour
Work Location: In person
