Cultural Support Caseworker

EFry Hope and Help provides trauma-informed, inclusive and gender-responsive programs and services to support women and girls at risk or involved in the legal system in building stable lives

35 hours weekly | Monday-Friday | 8:00am -3pm 

We are recruiting a Cultural Support Caseworker. A full-time permanent Cultural Support Caseworker provides necessary cultural and spiritual resources to women housed at a Provincial Institution. They will deliver healing and wellness activities, and act to broaden the scope of services to the needs of Indigenous women in the justice system - achieved through service provision offered by an Indigenous woman through a gender responsive, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate framework.

The Cultural Support Caseworker main objective is to assist Indigenous clients serving terms of imprisonment in their successful reintegration into the community by providing culturally relevant programs, services and activities aimed at promoting Indigenous healing and wellness. The addresses the unique needs of clients within the “healing continuum” through support and services that promote healthy functioning with all aspects of their lives and their communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Counselling for First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and others who self-identify as Indigenous

Indigenous cultural programming

Facilitation of the provision of traditional ceremonies including but not limited to healing circles,

smudging and drumming, and traditional teachings

Attendance of regular staff and committee meetings

Prepares and submits regular reports and statistics pertaining to programs, activities and clients to the Superintendent or designate, and others as required

Aid with discharge planning and Temporary Absences as required for Indigenous

women who may be awaiting disposition from the Courts or serving custodial sentences;

Liaising with Indigenous communities and Elders for additional supports as required; and, providing

staff Indigenous awareness training and workshops as required

Develops, coordinates and maintains regular cultural programs and cultural, social, and spiritual

activities that focus on positive personal growth

Check-in daily with direct supervisor to discuss challenges, and collaborations

Complete various administrative tasks required by the institution and Elizabeth Fry Society.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As a result of the nature of the program and the Clients that it serves, the job incumbent must self-identify as Indigenous.
• Graduate of a University or Community College in the Social/Justice Service field with 2-3 years
• experience in counselling.
• Developed leadership, assessment and counselling skills preferred.
• Ability to provide support, assistance and rehabilitative care to Indigenous Clients by offering cultural counselling and follow-up services and community resource information including referral and liaison services.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills, as well as organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with
• diverse community groups and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of community support services is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in French language is considered an asset.
• The ability to successfully complete an in-depth provincial security enhancement requirement.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard First Aid / CPR certification.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Doctors note of fitness to perform the duties of the job.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, with satisfactory driving record.

EFry Hope and Hope for Women is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of those we serve. We strongly encourage applicants that represent those we serve and welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds and field experience. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to HR@efryhope.com  with the posting #FY25-THR2 on the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.