SLCS is currently seeking a full-time Justice Worker for the Attendance Centre Program. The Attendance Centre engages youth in programming and integration into the community as well as providing support to high-risk referrals from youth court. As a member of this team, you will be conducting interactive programming and facilitating to youths in a group setting. Our team works directly with our youths, cooking meals, supporting our night school and summer school programs, providing effective supports including crisis interventions and community service referrals and ensuring the success of the program. This role would also include case management, strong advocacy skills and ensuring we use effective written and verbal communication techniques to engage with and support our clients.
In addition to the elements listed, you will work collaboratively within the team and with other service providers and community partners as we make a difference in the youth’s lives. As a Justice Worker in the ACP, you will be skilled at working with youth from diverse populations, have the ability to be flexible and problem solve your way out of situations, have good time management and organizational skills as well as ability to work with youth in a case management role. Inclusive of case management, this would include various administrative tasks, with coinciding deadlines, including daily case note writing, statistics tracking and case management plan report writing. The report writing focuses on the youth’s risks, needs, responsivity and SMART goal setting. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages team work and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located primarily at 405 Dundas St.; however, the incumbent will be expected to travel within the community on a regular basis
Required Qualifications:
- University degree or 2 – 3-year College diploma from an accredited institution
- Standard First Aid + CPR – Level C
- Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
- Safe Food Handling Certificate (Preferred)
- Valid G class Driver’s License
- Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada or another secondary language will be considered an asset
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.