FT Justice Worker - Attendance Centre Program

SLCS is currently seeking a full-time Justice Worker for the Attendance Centre Program.  The Attendance Center Program provides services during daytime hours on Mondays and Saturdays, with afternoon/ evening hours Tuesday through Friday.

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.  Program facilitation varies each day and focuses on topics such as assisting with emotional regulation, goal setting, healthy relationships, anger management, personal/emotional wellness, life skills, social skills, moral reasoning, employment and recreation/leisure.  The 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 while ensuring the success of the program.

In addition to the elements listed, you will work collaboratively within the team, with other service providers and community partners as we make a difference in the youth’s lives.  It is pivotal that a Justice Worker liaise within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wraparound approach to address criminogenic risk factors and assist clients in overcoming barriers.  In addition, you would also provide consultative support to youth and their families or caregivers. Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice System, court system and service navigation within the sector is extremely beneficial.  Extensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Intergenerational Trauma, Strengths Based, Behaviour Management and Risk Management are inherent to the position.

As a Justice Worker in the ACP, you will be skilled at working with youth from diverse populations, and have the ability to be flexible and problem solve your way out of situations.  Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, being adept at working independently as well as within a team, good time management and organizational skills as well as ability to work with youth in a case management role. Case management requires strong advocacy skills and ensuring we use effective written and verbal communication techniques to engage with and support our clients.  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 teamwork 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

What we offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Great Benefits at no cost to you
• Paid Personal days
• Yearly wage increases
• Professional Development funds and ongoing growth opportunities
• 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.