Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. Our client prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Additional paid stat and civic holidays
- 35-hour work week
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
- Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
- Paid sick days
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development
- Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
SCOPE:
The Gladue Aftercare Worker will provide direct services and make necessary referrals to programs and services within our clients and external service providers (Indigenous or Non-Indigenous) to ensure our Community Members receive services in a timely fashion. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will work in partnership with the Gladue Writer, courts and/or probation and parole services in providing necessary Community Member input and updates as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of five (5) years work in a social or justice services environment.
- Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous women.
- Working knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities and diversity of nations.
- Experience in program delivery and administration.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Effective crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listing communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent case and file management skills; stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
- Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations
- Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
- Ability to travel.
- Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
- Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
- A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
- Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
- Our client is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, our client has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.