Gladue Aftercare Worker

**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. This can be a remote position**_**

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**Why make ONWA your career choice?**

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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:_**
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Additional paid stat and civic holidays
- 35 hour work week
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
- Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid sick days
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Paid summer wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development.
- Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
- Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

**VISION**:
At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

**SCOPE**:
The **Gladue Aftercare Worker** is responsible for providing case and file management by assisting Indigenous community members to follow through with recommendations of their Gladue Report upon sentencing.

The Gladue Aftercare Worker will provide direct services and make necessary referrals to programs and services within ONWA and external service providers (Indigenous or Non-Indigenous) to ensure our Community Members receive services in a timely fashion. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will work in partnership with the Gladue Writer, courts and/or probation and parole services in providing necessary Community Member input and updates as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of five (5) years work in a social or justice services environment.
- Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous women.
- Working knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities and diversity of nations.
- Experience in program delivery and administration.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Effective crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listing communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent case and file management skills; stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
- Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations
- Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
- Ability to travel.
- Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
- Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
- A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
- Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
- _ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required._