Community Correctional Worker
Job 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.
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 cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to the attention of:
Human Resources Department
Grand Council Treaty #3
P.O. Box 1720, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7
Email: hr@treaty3.ca
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position, however only those being considered will be contacted.