St. Leonard's Community Services (SLCS) is here to support, advocate with, and empower individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. If you have just graduated or looking to start your career in the justice field, this role could be for you!
We are currently seeking Relief Justice Workers who are available to work flexible schedules in our four adult community residential facilities (CRF's).
Our focus is on providing excellent client care by building rapport with our clients, making community connections and supporting our clients to reintegrate back into the community successfully. Your role would include advocating for and with our clients involved in the criminal justice system, assessing clients skills and needs as well as liaising with other services, including connections with probation and parole officers, community supports as well as internal teams and resources to assist with client reintegration. Included in the role is ensuring that we monitor the safety and security of our properties and assisting with administrative duties as required.
SLCS provides free on-site training sessions from qualified professionals, professional development funds, wellness and social committees as well as internal opportunities to move around the agency as part of this role!
This role has flexible scheduling requirements including days, evenings, weekends, some overnights and public holidays.
Required Qualifications:
- University Degree or 2 – 3-year College Diploma or completing your education
- Standard First Aid/CPR – Level C
- Valid G2 or G class Driver's License
- Proof of 2nd shot of COVID-19 Vaccine
- Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
What we offer:
- Paid Personal days
- Yearly wage increases
- Professional Development funds and ongoing growth opportunities
- A comprehensive training program
- A great team to work with
In accordance with SLCS' policy on Police Background Checks, this position requires that the individual provide, at their own cost, a clear Police Check which includes vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.
SLCS adheres to the French Language Services Act. SLCS is also committed to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. As well, we are an equal opportunity employer which is committed to an inclusive and barrier free workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment contact and we will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.
SLCS recognizes that a diverse workforce is imperative to realizing our vision and accomplishing our mission. As such, we strive to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds to meaningfully engage and support the individuals we serve. We strongly encourage members of African, Caribbean, Black and other racialized communities, members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disability/disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, members of diverse faith communities, and people with diverse lived/living experiences (including, but not limited to: with substance use, addiction, sex work, and/or incarceration) to apply. We welcome and encourage you to introduce yourself, your story and your lived/living experiences to your level of comfort in your cover letter.