Overnight Justice Worker

SLCS is currently seeking a Full Time Overnight Justice Worker at MLA Centre. As a member of this interdisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and support services as needed.  You will be expected to assess clients’ skills and needs, particularly in regard to their mental health and addiction issues, in addition to advocacy for clients involved in the criminal justice system.  You will liaise with other services i.e. Probation/Parole officers, National Monitoring Centre, as well as other supports as required.

In addition to these elements of the position, you will be responsible for the safety and security of the clients and other staff during your shift.  You have the ability to work within grey areas while providing supports from a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens.  You are able, and comfortable, to de-escalate clients in crisis situations, and have some experience with the unpredictable nature of working with individuals with mental health and addictions. You will also be able to work collaboratively with other team members to complete administrative functions.

You will be skilled at working with clients from diverse populations, as an independent worker with strong initiative to complete tasks as needed.  You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements.  This position is primarily located at MLA Centre.

‪Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or 2 - 3-year College Diploma from an accredited institution


• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED – Level C


• Valid G Class Driver’s License


• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset
  
  

What we offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation to start


• Employer RRSP contributions


• Great Benefits at no cost to you


• Paid Personal days


• Yearly wage step progression


• Professional Development funds and ongoing growth opportunities


• A great team to work with
  

‪This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the contact person.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.  This is for an existing vacancy and does not use AI in our screening of applicants.