Cjpyh-u23-23 Community Justice Worker

4 weeks ago

Newmarket, Canada Springboard Full time

ABOUT US
Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Class
Union

Department
Community Justice Programs and Youth Homes

Location
Scarborough/Malvern and Newmarket

Status
Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate
$47,574.11 annum

Vacancy Number
CJPYH-U23-23

Number of vacancies
1

Available
Immediately

Hours/Shifts
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Wednesday, Thursday 1:00pm - 9:00pm.
Some flexibility needed in order to meet operational needs
Travel throughout the GTA & York Region is required - car and valid driver’s license

TOur Community Justice Worker has the incredible opportunity to play an integral role in restorative practices by administering and coordinating the Scarborough/Malvern and Newmarket Youth Justice Committees (YJC). The YJC brings together a young person aged 12-17 alleged to have committed an offence, their guardian(s)/parent(s), the person harmed and trained members of the community with the goal of negotiating a mutually agreeable path forward for the young person to make amends for their actions.
The YJC program provides an opportunity for those harmed by offences to address them in impactful and meaningful ways with the young person who is prepared to take accountability.

**Requirements**:
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Provide the logístical support to schedule volunteers and provide them support, guidance and training.
- Counsel, case manage and assess referred youth to determine their needs and potential risks, ability and willingness to make reparation and suitability and motivation to participate in our community-based restorative justice program.
- Deal with crisis situations that may involve volatile behaviour in a calm and effective manner
- Engage those impacted by the actions of the young person in a supportive and thoughtful manner by providing information, obtaining feedback, engaging in restorative justice processes and arranging reparations where applicable.
- Educate young people regarding court processes and the nature of community-based sanctions.
- Provide timely referrals for interventions for identified needs and risks that may include employment, housing, financial, addictions, nutritional, mental, physical and emotional needs and capabilities.
- Arrange and monitor suitable sanctions in accordance with the young person’s circumstances and needs, court/police requirements, as well as the principles of holding the young person accountable while observing the principles of proportionality and timeliness.
- Group facilitation including delivery of client programming and restorative justice conferencing, volunteer meetings and training for volunteers.
- Conduct outreach and maintain relationships with community-based agencies that will accept referrals or partner in providing sanctions, particularly those that can continue following their involvement in the youth criminal justice system.
- Collect and submit internal and external statistical data and reports in accordance with Agency and Funder standards.

WHO YOU ARE

Knowledge/Experience
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in the field of social services.
- At least three years of related work experience working with youth in the criminal justice system including but not limited to: court processes, needs and risk assessments, outreach, and liaison.
- Working knowledge of the youth criminal justice system, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and social services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislations and principles, concepts and current best practices in the area of restorative justice.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in building networks with community agencies and in making timely referrals and connections to programs

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