community worker

Title posted on indeed.com - Community Release and Reintegration Worker

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Employer details Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Corporation

Job details

*Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation* Employment Opportunity Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a *COMMUNITY RELEASE AND REINTEGRATION WORKER* _Sandy Lake, ON_ The Community Release and Reintegration Program provides wrap-around client services from pre- charge diversion, to bail, through to sentencing and to reintegration. *Qualifications:* ? Experience and education in Social Services, Justice, or Indigenous Studies. ? Knowledge of the justice system, the criminal court, justice issues affecting Indigenous peoples is ideal. ? Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset. ? Excellent, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently. ? Positive role model in the community *Primary Responsibilities:* ? Build strong relationships with community, and justice partners. ? Interview clients, complete assessments and determine eligibility for programs. ? Obtain client information, adhere to program requirements, and communicate outcomes. ? Supervise bail court orders and provide aftercare support to clients in the Bail Program. ? Assist clients with social, mental health, education, housing, life-skills and well-being services, to reintegrate into the community following incarceration. ? Provide counselling referrals to clients. *Benefits:* ? 6% pension matching ? 100% employer paid health benefits. ? 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year. *Location:* Sandy Lake, ON *Hours:* Full Time (35 Hours Per Week) *Salary:* In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience *CLOSING DATE:* Open Until Filled *Please send cover letter, and resume to:* Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation, 101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4 *Email:* hr@nanlegal.on.ca _*NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*_ Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/ Job Type: Full-time Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-12-15