Gladue Aftercare Worker

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

The Gladue Aftercare Worker is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and administration of the Gladue Aftercare Program. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will assist Indigenous clients to follow through with recommendations of their Gladue Report upon sentencing. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will provide direct services, and make necessary referrals to programs and services, within the Friendship Centre, corrections and in the community. The Gladue Aftercare Worker will work within an interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred degree or diploma in social services and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience with previous experience working in an Indigenous social or justice services environment.


• Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.


• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.


• Experience in program delivery, group facilitation, and administration; ability to produce well-structured written reports.


• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing skills. Effective crisis intervention skills.


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


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


• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.


• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


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


• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.


• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Job reposting

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

For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

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.