JS-U26-46 Adult Justice Worker - DAP

Job Class

Union

Justice Services

Full Time In Person at 10 Armoury Street, Toronto

Full-time, Permanent

$51,861.68 per annum

JS-U26-46

1

Immediately

Monday - Friday
Flexibility in work hours and weekends on occasion
Schedules may change depending on operational requirements

Our Adult community justice programs deliver supports to individuals in the justice system in Ontario. We offer diversion and accountability programs to those 18+ who have been charged and referred to us by probation and/or crown attorneys.

Reporting to the Supervisor of our adult community justice programs, our Direct Accountability Program (DAP) team of Adult Justice Workers support individuals with matters in Toronto Court in order to set them up for future success and support in taking accountability for their actions which led to their justice involvement. The team also provide case management support in connecting with additional resources as identified, including food, employment and more.

Program Delivery

• Supporting with central intake for all DAP referrals across the Toronto South and Toronto East regions
• Completing all intake requirements, including reviewing and assessing appropriate referrals to meet the individual needs of participants
• Providing information and support to participants in understanding justice‑related processes, including the court process and community service orders
• Ensuring that all sanctions and community service placements assigned to the individual are appropriate, proportionate, and meaningful to the needs of participants, those impacted, and of the community, and of the funder, and are met within the specific timelines of the program
• Ensuring ongoing and consistent communication with all parties to ensure appropriate supports are in place and to provide follow up and/or problem solving, as needed, where challenges may be identified
• Participation in ongoing evaluation and feedback meetings with partners, participants, and team to ensure participant and partner experience is represented in all facets of the program
• Support in the development, collection, and review of evaluation data to support in ongoing program fidelity and growth
• Facilitate individual and/or group programming as needed
• Support placement students, as assigned

Community Development

• Research community resources for program participants, families, and individuals impacted by the offence(s)
• Identify and engage suitable volunteer placements that are meaningful to the participant, of benefit to the community, and reparative in nature
• Develop program and service agreements with placement agencies to ensure mutually agreeable outcomes between participants and placement match
• Foster relationships and represent the program and organization at network tables, community groups, conferences, etc. as assigned

Administration

• Actively participate in team and individual meetings
• Consistent communication with referral sources and team members regarding participants and their progression through the program
• Timely and accurate reporting of referrals, case notes, meeting minutes, stats, and other required administrative duties
• Supporting in the implementation of the program evaluation and other reporting processes or special projects, as assigned
• Participate in strategic planning and other organizational initiatives and committees as required
• Execute other responsibilities as necessary to achieve the objectives and deliverables of the programs

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum diploma in Social Work or related field
• 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations
• Some knowledge of and/or experience working within the justice system
• Understanding of the many community organizations and supports available to youth and adults
• Understanding of the principles of proportionality and reparation as it relates to the justice system
• Direct experience engaging with diverse populations and an ability to apply a culturally responsive lens to all interactions, including program implementation and capacity‑building with participants
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Experience in problem-solving and working through immediate challenges
• Proven ability to work within and across teams
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to travel throughout the Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York regions and surrounding area

Nice to Have's

• Understanding of relevant legislation and institutional policies (including the Criminal Code of Canada, Ministry of Correctional Services Act)
• Experience in developing community‑based interventions that respond to individual needs, and address prevention, rehabilitation, and reparation of harm
• Knowledge of the social service agencies operating in Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York and a…