Gladue Aftercare Worker

Job Description

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<br><p>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:</p><ul><li>Competitive salaries</li><li>Generous paid vacation time</li><li>Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time</li><li>Additional paid stat and civic holidays</li><li>35-hour work week</li><li>Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.</li><li>Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account</li><li>Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income</li><li>Paid sick days</li><li>Paid cultural/personal wellness days</li><li>Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing professional development</li><li>Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses</li></ul><p>SCOPE:</p><p>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.</p><p><br>QUALIFICATIONS:</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous women.</li><li>Working knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities and diversity of nations.</li><li>Experience in program delivery and administration.</li><li>Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.</li><li>Effective crisis intervention skills.</li><li>Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listing communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.</li><li>Must be able to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Excellent case and file management skills; stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.</li><li>Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.</li><li>Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.</li><li>Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.</li><li>Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations</li><li>Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.</li><li>Ability to travel.</li><li>Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario "G" class driver's license.</li><li>Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.</li><li>A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position</li><li>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.</li><li>Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p>We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</p>