Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB OPPORTUNITY Job#TNG
POSITION TITLE
Youth Justice Worker (4 Positions)
DEPARTMENT
Youth and Youth Justice Services
STATUS
Regular Full-Time, CUPE 7797
# HOURS / WEEK
35
CONTRACT DATES
N/A
REPORT TO
Senior Manager, Youth and Youth Justice Services
HOURLY RATE
$30.94
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Thispositionprovidesservicestoyouthwhohavecomeintocontactwiththeyouthcriminaljustice system, providing intake, support, and the implementation of appropriate sanctions and measures, and the fulfilment of legislated reporting requirements. The worker will facilitate court sanctioned or mandated workshops, providing advocacy and/or court supports to youth/parents and supporting wider violence prevention initiatives. They will work within a dynamic team of youth justice workers to decrease violent crime among youth and support those youth at most risk of violence.
The position delivers programs internally and within community-based settings that value youth leadership, youth empowerment and self-determined care and development. This position reports to Senior Manager, Youth and Youth Justice Services and is part of CUPE Local
7797 .
MAJOR DUTIES
Plan,implementandsupervisethedailyoperationsof
The Neighborhood Groups ’Youth Criminal Justice programs ,including (but not limited to) EJS, EJM, RJCMetc.
Actively support to participants/family in the Youth Criminal Justice programs through systems navigation, advocacy and/or court support
Respondtoincidentsorthreatsofyouthviolenceoccurring,beavailablethroughouteveningsandweekendsforoncallconflict coaching, de-escalation, emergency planning and determining options
Maintain case files and case management of client files; including intake and assessment and follow up with Probation Services referral sources, relevant agencies and/or caregivers
Providewarmreferralpathwaysforyouthtohelpmeetidentifiedneed,includinginternalreferralsthroughintegratedservices and/or external referrals to support complex of needs presented.
Identify,developandimplementviolencepreventionstrategiesthatmeetthegoalsandobjectivesofthe
Youth Criminal Justice Act with special regard to participation in Pre and Post-charge diversion program
Lead workshops on violence prevention, conflict resolution, and root causes of offending
Developandmaintainworkingrelationshipswith Probation Officers ,EJMCoordinators,Court Officials,Toronto District School Board and community partners
Apply Youth Justice expertise to support other violence prevention initiatives (house-wide or externally) which include, Integrative Services, Restorative Justice and Conflict Mediation
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
B.S.W. or BA in related field and two years’ experience in case management, placement and support of young persons involved in the Criminal Justice System, or a combined equivalent of education and experience
Recent knowledge of and experience working within the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Proven ability in case management, protocol and documentation practice
Specialization in young men’s engagement strategies
Experience with restorative justice/conflict mediation processes/anti-violence strategies/conflict coaching
Knowledge of Toronto’s Neighbourhood Improvement areas, with particular experience in the North West communities of Toronto
Recent successful experience in development and facilitation of programs, workshops andtrainings
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with relevant youth community resources in Toronto
Proven training and experience in conflict prevention strategies, mediation, and stress management anasset.
Able to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to work within TDSB schools City-Wide
Demonstrated ability to work from an anti-oppression and an anti-colonial framework. The ability to work in a multi- cultural/multiracial organization and to be able to serve all clients in a fair and non-judgmental manner.
Certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention or willingness to obtain certification
Strong English written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency in MS Office programs.
EEO STATEMENT
TNG is committed to reflecting the communities we serve and to nurturing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities, gender expression and sexual orientations to apply. Candidates invited for an interview are encouraged to inform Human Resources in confidence of their accommodation requirement
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