Gladue Caseworker

**Aboriginal Legal Services, is an Indigenous-led agency dedicated to serving the Indigenous communities across Ontario.**
**Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and meet the requirements of the job posting will be given first consideration in the hiring process**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Writes short Gladue Letters for the court for Indigenous offenders awaiting sentencing. These Gladue Letters are used by lawyers and judges to learn about the circumstances of the offender and for sentencing options;
- Assists clients who have been sentenced by the courts in meeting the conditions of their sentence and provides aftercare support;
- Attends sentencing hearings for clients;
- Prepares sentencing recommendations for clients;
- Attend Gladue Training sessions, which may last from 1-3 days, with provided travel accommodations designed to align the team on Gladue methods and objectives;
- Further develop knowledge regarding community resources (Indigenous & non-Indigenous) available to Indigenous offenders;
- Other duties as assigned;

**Qualifications**:

- Excellent interviewing and writing skills;
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals;
- Ability to work independently and to manage a regular caseload of clients;
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and programs and services available to Indigenous people in Waterloo,Wellington regions and the surrounding area would be a great asset;
- Valid driving license is required;

Pay: $54,590.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Do you self-identify as Indigenous?

Work Location: In person