Careers

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

PDF – Community Correctional Worker Internal Job Posting

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position, however only those being considered will be contacted.