Indigenous Bail Caseworker

**Indigenous** **Bail Caseworker**

**Job Posting - 2 full time vacancies**

**Re-Posted**

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
The Indigenous Bail Program Caseworker is responsible for supervising Bail Court orders, monitoring bail release conditions, and providing support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients in the Bail Verification Supervision Program. The Indigenous Bail Program Caseworker will work with clients using a culturally appropriate approach and will work within an interdisciplinary social justice team.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferred postsecondary diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Justice Services and/or minimum of three (3) years work in social or justice services environment.
- Knowledge of Bail Verification and Supervision Programs in Ontario, of provincial standards for bail verification and supervision, of all relevant legislation, regulations and court procedures governing bail.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, the impacts of trauma, and barriers facing Indigenous communities; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Understanding of the roles and functions of probation and parole officers, jail, correctional centres, community resources, treatment and detention centres.
- Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues and proven ability to work within a trauma-informed and culturally competence-informed lens.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team oriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, meets deadlines.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing, counselling, recording and data collection skills.
- Superior analytical and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

**Submission Date: Friday, October 4, 2024**

**Salary: $60,000 / annum**

**Please submit resume with three (3) references to the**:
**Attention: Hiring Committee**

**Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre**

**401 North Cumberland Street**

**Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7**

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

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

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