Women's Court Support Liaison

2 months ago


Brampton, Canada EFRY Hope and Help for Women Full time

**Fry Hope and Help for Women Dedicated leader providing hope and help to women and girls at risk.**

EFry Hope and Help for Women empowers women and girls through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and gender responsive lens. Our client-focused approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social well-being through prevention, support, reintegration, and advocacy.

**Women's Court Support Liaison (5 days per week, 37.5 hrs. week) Temporary full-time position**

**Anticipated Start Date: April 2024**

The Court Liaison supports the Peel Court Liaison Program, working out of the A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse to assist the adult women who are in custody either awaiting bail, on remand, to set trail date or enter a plea; and/or have a number of obstacles preventing their release into the community. The Court Liaison ensures that women who are detained know their legal rights and how to exercise them, as well as having access to all available and relevant legal and social services. Furthermore, this individual advises duty counsel that the client requires assistance and ensures that Legal Aid representatives meet with the clients. The Court Liaison will also contact support bodies to ensure that clients have an identified individual to act as their surety, and acts to assist the client in achieving a measure of social support and stability.

The Court Liaison also assists individuals who are enrolled in the CAROW Remand Program, working to support the accused clients. The Court Liaison and CAROW Remand Program acts to address issues related to housing, and community linkages for resources and provides a detailed release plan of that for consideration by the Crown.

**Areas of Responsibility**:

- Serves as a liaison between EFRY Hope and Help for Women and the women appearing at the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse, providing information and support to accused persons and their families before, during and subsequent to court proceedings.
- Acts as a support figure to the women in the holding cells at the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse by providing referrals to legal and social services; explanation of court procedures and terminology; and connecting them to family, friends, lawyers, and/or other community agencies.
- Fosters professional relationships and maintains communication with all relevant members of the social / justice community.
- Ensures that the confidentiality of all client records and information is maintained.
- Prepares monthly statistical and qualitative reporting for submission to the Manager of Community Justice Programs.
- Provides supervision and support for students and volunteers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of program services to clients.
- Committed to participating on various committees and advocating for women
- Keeps abreast of trends, community resources and developments in the profession by participating in workshops, conferences, and continued professional development
- Facilitate internal agency virtual programing
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate
- A degree and/or diploma from a University or College in a related field with experience working with vulnerable populations
- A demonstrated awareness of relevant legislation including but not limited to the Canadian Criminal Code, Family Law and Ontario, and the Child and Youth Family Services Act
- Knowledge of the judiciary and court systems and their high-level procedures and protocols, as well as the roles of court personnel
- Knowledge of community resources and services
- Diagnostic and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse client group in a diplomatic and non
- judgmental manner
- The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to effectively interact with clients using a trauma-informed approach
- Practical knowledge and experience administering gender specific and responsive programming
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well and collaborate with diverse community groups and other stakeholders (i.e. court personnel, external community agencies and other key supports in the community)
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
- A valid CPR and First Aid Certification
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), within the last 6 months
- Full vaccination against COVID-19, and willing to provide proof
- Proficiency in the French language is considered an asset

**Accessible Hiring Practices**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-04-01



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