Drug Treatment Court Caseworker

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

The DTC Caseworker is responsible for providing case management for clients attending the Drug Treatment Court, and for providing direct services and referrals to ensure clients receive services in a timely fashion. The DTC Caseworker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to create and implement individualized case management plans, support interventions across the continuum of care for each program participant, assist individuals with meeting aftercare goals for sober living and recovery, and work in partnership with judicial and health care partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Addictions or Social Services and/or minimum of 3 years work in wellness or justice services environment.


• Knowledge of the judicial system, mental health and addictions partners, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Experience in treatment and aftercare is an asset.


• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons, particularly with intergenerational trauma; knowledge of Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.


• Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.


• Experience working with high-risk clientele with substance use issues in a helping capacity; effective crisis intervention skills.


• Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.


• Facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.


• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work details and meet multiple deadlines.


• Ability to build trust and rapport; excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.


• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.


• A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.


• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

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Submission Date: Tuesday July 7, 2026

                                                     Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:

                                                                             Attention: Hiring Committee

                                                               Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

                                                                            401 North Cumberland Street

                                                                          Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

Email: [email protected] or Fax: (807) 344-8945

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.