Native Criminal Court Worker

Job Posting – 1 Full Time Vacancy

JOB SUMMARY:

The Native Criminal Court Worker’s primary responsibility is to assist in reducing the over representation of Aboriginal people involved in the Canadian justice system to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The Native Criminal Court Worker will collaborate with the client in the development of a plan of care directed towards addressing the root causes of the client’s behaviour which brought them before the courts. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required to support the client to complete their plan of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 5 years work in a social or justice services environment.
  2. Knowledge of the structure and procedures of the Criminal Justice System, including Canadian criminal procedure, Criminal Code of Canada, and related court decisions regarding Aboriginal persons.
  3. Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and experience working with Aboriginal persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Aboriginal language(s) will be considered an asset.
  4. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
  5. Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  6. Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills.
  7. Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
  8. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  9. Ability to problem solve and take initiative.

10.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.

11. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

12. Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.

13. A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.

Deadline Date: Friday, September8, 2017

Salary: $46,500 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: or Fax: 807-344-8945

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The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Meegwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted