Restorative Justice​/Youth Mental Health Court Program Worker​/Attendance Centre

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE/YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM WORKER/ATTENDANCE CENTRE WORKER.

Six (6) Month Full-time Contract Position in Kapuskasing (with travel throughout the NEOFACS Cochrane Catchment area as required).

As a member of the Youth Justice Team, the Restorative Justice/Youth Mental Health Court/Attendance Centre Worker, you will provide support to youth in a variety of capacities. Some of the primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to; providing support to youth aged 12 to 17 who are in contact with the criminal justice system and presenting with mental health needs, illness or disorder, establishes effective linkages between the youth in conflict with the law, the Youth Justice Court and appropriate community mental health and justice resources, provide a host of cognitive, life-skills, and recreational programs to young persons who are in conflict with the law in an effort to prevent recidivism, and facilitating the development, planning and implementation of the Restorative Justice initiatives and services within the Agency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS):

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law and Justice or Social Work is preferred. Community College diploma in Social Service Worker or Child and Youth Worker may also be considered.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying the legislative acts, regulations, and policies of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as they relate to youth and families.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.
• Candidates must possess a minimum G2 driver’s license at the time of application and be willing to obtain a valid G Class driver’s license as a condition of employment or already possess a valid G Class driver’s license and have access to their own vehicle.

The job description for this position is available upon request.

Please submit your resume by: February 27, 2026.

Quote Competition # 26-03.

Salary: $ 53,046 - $ 63,199 annually.

Send Resume and Cover Letter via email to: humanresources

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North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services only accepts resumes that are received by the email address above. We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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