Gladue Service Worker

1 Full Time Position

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director / Director of Operations, the Gladue Service Worker is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and administration of the Gladue Program. The Gladue Service Worker's primary responsibility is to write and submit Gladue reports as requested by the judge, Crown, or defense counsel for Indigenous offenders. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred university degree or diploma in social services and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience with previous experience working in an Indigenous social or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of the Canadian criminal procedure, Criminal Code of Canada, R. v. Gladue case and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
• 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.
• Superior ability to produce well-structured written reports.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and the use of a vehicle.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Deadline Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Salary: $57,000.00 / annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 807-344-8945

See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

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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