Reintegration Case Worker

**Position Summary**:
Under the daily supervision and the general direction of the Director of Justice or designate, the Reintegration Case Worker is responsible for the delivery of services for adult clients that are referred to the Reintegration Program. This position will provide support to the incarcerated client and their family members by developing an individualized case plan based on their criminogenic risk factors and also address challenges to sustainable employment. This is a 1 Year Term position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Case manages clients to assist in the transition from incarceration back into the community by connecting them to sustainable kinship and community resources that will aid in successful reintegration.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to assigned incarcerated clients and serve as a positive role model in the community for all clients;
- Work with client to address barriers to employment, supporting training and development to participate in the labour
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professionals including STC staff involved in the case plan;
- Participate in the planning of the STC programming that complements the client’s case plan;
- Maintain client case files and records that track the progress of individual clients′ successful integration of family with supports & services and successful training interventions including the use of the client database(s) and other tracking tools;
- Develop and maintain an inventory of services to coordinate, monitor, and support individuals in accessing services, including but not limited to: housing, addictions, mental health, legal, leisure, education, and employment;
- Collaborate with other STC programs and staff as well as external agencies to provide appropriate support for clients and families;
- Work with other STC departments to facilitate workshops and/or group sessions.
- Attend and participate in Professional Development Training as assigned or required;
- Attend meetings as required and assigned; and
- Prepare all reports necessary to ensure client case management and follow-up in an efficient, effective, and timely manner as determined by your supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as-and-when-required basis.

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**Education and Experience**:

- Successful completion of a Post-Secondary program in a human service related field;
- Minimum of two (2) year experience in a justice related field;
- Experience working with groups and facilitation skills would be considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities**:

- Knowledge of contemporary and historical barriers for Indigenous peoples, specifically family violence, child welfare, and the impacts of trauma;
- An energetic self-starting person who displays initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as experience conducting presentations to large groups;
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture;
- Knowledge of the community resources within the City of Saskatoon.;
- Ability to work independently with a variety of clients and collaboratively with stakeholders, colleagues, coordinators, and directors;
- Ability to multi-task and cope with stress in a positive manner;
- Excellent time management skills with planning, scheduling and other work-related responsibilities;
- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the Provincial Court process.
- Knowledge of the political, social, and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.

**Other**:

- Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required;
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements;
- Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment.