Bail Supervisor/caseworker/bsccw

**Bail Supervisor**

** Full time Permanent**

**Title**:**Bail Supervisor**

** Location(s)**:401 Bell Street South Ottawa ON

** Salary** **$52,840 - $59,808 per annum**_based on work experience_

** Hours**: 37.5 hours per week

** Employer**:**John Howard Society of Ottawa

** Closing Date**:**December 12, 2025

**About the environment**:Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

**About who we support**:Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

**About the role**:
The Bail Verification and Supervision Program is responsible for expediting bail and court proceedings; reducing failures to appear through supervision of clients and assisting clients to initiate steps to remedy issues and problems that may have contributed to the alleged misconduct. You will be responsible for supervising a caseload of clients and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Bail Program.

- Updated clear Criminal Reference Check required for working with the vulnerable sector.
- Experience working with vulnerable clients in the criminal justice system or relevant work experience.
- Strong Organizational and written communication skills
- Practical knowledge of the Bail Process in Canada.
- The ability to work independently and as a team.
- The skills required to work with a variety of community partners including but not limited to the Local Police Agencies, The Crown’s office, Defense Counsel, Probation, CMHA, Etc.
- Bilingualism would be considered an asset but is not a requirement

**You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work**:

- You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.
- Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.
- Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.
- As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.
- Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

_We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position
- only those selected for an interview will be contacted._