Drug Treatment Court Caseworker

1 week ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
The Drug Treatment Court (DTC) Caseworker is responsible for providing case management for clients attending the Drug Treatment Court, and for providing direct services and referrals to ensure clients receive services in a timely fashion. The DTC Caseworker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to create and implement individualized case management plans, support interventions across the continuum of care for each program participant, assist individuals with meeting aftercare goals for sober living and recovery, and work in partnership with judicial and health care partners.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Addictions or Social Services and/or minimum of 3 years work in wellness or justice services environment.
- Knowledge of the judicial system, mental health and addictions partners, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Experience in treatment and aftercare is an asset.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons, particularly with intergenerational trauma; knowledge of Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Self-motivated individual able to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Effective crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.
- Facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work details and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to build trust and rapport; excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team oriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, meets deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

**RE-POSTED** **Submission Date: Friday, September 6, 2024**

**Salary: $60,000 / annum**

**Please submit resume with three (3) references to the**:
**Attention: Hiring Committee**

**Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre**

**401 North Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7**

**The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.**

**Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.**

**Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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