Community Corrections Worker
Overview:
The Grand Council Treaty #3 Kaakewaaseya Justice Services invites applications from Treaty #3 Territory for a full-time Community Correctional Worker. This role involves working closely with the Probation and Parole Officer (PPO) to provide culturally-rooted supports and services to our community members, including those on probation, those released after serving time, clients with conditional sentences, parolees, and those on temporary absence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide client-centred trauma-informed and cultural approach to client case management.
- Provide reintegration and rehabilitation supports by connecting with necessary community supports and services.
- Support clients in developing pathways to reduced continued involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Develop, organize, and involve clients in appropriate community programs and services, encouraging those that are culturally relevant/traditional options.
- Support clients navigating the criminal justice system and community supervision process.
- Develop and utilize a referral network of community Elders, land-based/ceremonial healing supports, and mentors to aid clients in reconnecting with their cultural identity and community.
- Support clients navigate various supports during times of transition, relocation, and incarceration.
- Provide community orientation to PPO and ministry personnel.
- Provide information to PPO for inclusion in court-ordered Pre-Sentence and Pre-Parole reports to the Ontario Parole Board.
- Assist with discharge planning for clients in custody.
- Other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from, or work-related experience in, the following fields: Law, Criminology, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology, and Community Services.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and practices; Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.
- Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, and barriers facing Aboriginal communities.
- Experience in counseling and crisis intervention; Project a positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Excellent decision making and problem.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references (email preferred) to the attention of:
Human Resources Department
Grand Council Treaty #3
P.O. Box 1720, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7
Email: careers@treaty3.ca
We thank all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment. We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.