Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker
Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker
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1 Full Time Term Vacancy to March 31 2026
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworkers primary responsibility is to provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals being released from custody and on community supervision by connecting clients with accessible community programs and services to improve their lives and avoid justice system recidivism. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan implement and coordinate culturally relevant services and support to facilitate healing and healing pathways and to provide a clientcentered approach to case management and system navigation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred degree in Social Services Justice Indigenous Studies or in a relevant human service field and/or minimum 2 years work experience in a justice services environment.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history with particular emphasis on family violence child welfare incarceration the impacts of trauma engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the judicial system Criminal Code and other related federal and provincial statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles alternative measures and restorative justice principles. Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset.
- Experience working with highrisk clientele experiencing concurrent issues.
- Experience in community service planning delivery and administration.
- Selfmotivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a teamoriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Group facilitation team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual support and advocacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid Ontario Drivers License and reliable transportation.
Submission Date: Friday May 9 2025
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
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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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
