Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker’s primary responsibility is to provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals being released from custody and on community supervision, by connecting clients with accessible community programs and services to improve their lives and avoid justice system recidivism. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and support, to facilitate healing and healing pathways, and to provide a client-centered approach to case management.

1 Vacancy to March 31, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Preferred degree in Social Services, Justice, Indigenous Studies, or in a relevant human service field and/orminimum 2 years work experience in a justice services environment.
•Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on familyviolence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach;knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
•Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and relatedcourt decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures andrestorative justice principles.
•Experience in community service planning, delivery, and administration.
•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.
•Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills;excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
•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, including evenings and/or weekends.
•A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Submission Date: Friday, March 20, 2026Salary: $60,000.00 / 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: careers@tbifc.ca or Fax: 807-344-8945

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