Ne-Chee Friendship Centre is looking to hire a Circle of Care Case Manager at the Kenora Justice Centre! For more information please see the details below!
The Kenora Justice Centre model will implement a continuum of criminal and Indigenous restorative justice processes with the aim of focusing on restoration of relationships and restoring balance while simultaneously encouraging a sense of autonomy in the criminal process. Through a holistic and flexible approach, the pilot will increase referrals to existing Indigenous restorative justice and diversion programs, reduce bail and remand populations and provide multi-sectoral trauma-informed supports delivered by Indigenous organizations and cross-sector service providers to youth and adults, including Indigenous women and girls who have experienced or witnessed trauma or violence.
Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
City: Kenora
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: P9N 1G5
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Email: hr@nechee.org
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $60,000 to $62,000
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting: • Using a trauma-informed approach, work with eligible Justice Centre participants to provide support and active case management. Act as one trusted point of contact to foster a trusted relationship and perform culturally relevant assessments and support planning
• Identify those in crises and immediately direct them to appropriate supports or resources for healing
• Specifically provide support to youth and assistance in navigating child welfare issues
• Focusing on restoration and healing, develop Wellness Assessments, Circle of Care Plans and Healing Goals for participants at the Justice Centre
• Connect individuals with culturally relevant, local community organizations to address fundamental needs
• Provide updates to community partners and Court (Judge, Crown, Counsel), where necessary
• Proactively engage in collaborative working relationships with community partners
• Available to provide support to a participant following their completion through the Justice Centre
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- Degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent job experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in social services, mental health, justice services, child welfare services, or another related sector. Experience supporting justice-involved or vulnerable individuals as an asset
- Working knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous cultures, histories, practices, and traditions
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Able to identify sources of problems, assess their implications and provide efficient and timely advice on issue resolution
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions when sending, receiving and distributing information related to the Justice Centre
- Able to speak another language, particularly Ojibway, an asset
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre – 326 Second Street South, Kenora, ON P9N 1G5 Fax: (807) 468-5340 E-Mail: hr@nechee.org
We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
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