Posted 3 days ago
Justice Worker
@ St. Leonard's
London, Ontario
Overview
St. Leonard's is hiring a part-time Justice Worker at MLA Centre in London, ON, on a 4-week rotation of 3 to 10 hour shifts across days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The work involves assessment, crisis intervention, case management and advocacy for clients in the criminal justice system, many with mental health and addiction issues. Guaranteed hours are 17 to 20.5 per week, and a clear vulnerable sector Police Check is required at the applicant's cost.
Responsibilities:
- Assess clients' skills and needs, especially mental health and addiction
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Advocate for clients in the criminal justice system
- Coordinate care with probation, parole, courts and clinical services
- Ensure safety and security of clients and staff during shifts
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education or working toward a degree
- Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C
- Valid G class driver's licence
- Experience with mental health and addictions
- Bilingual French and English is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 20.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Intermediate First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
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Full company description
For over 50 years, St. Leonard’s Community Services, London and Region has been dedicated to a community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. Our mission is to support and advocate with individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. All that we do is grounded in our core values of inclusion, collaboration, compassion, and accountability. We offer education, community-based support programs and residential centers that: - Assist persons in conflict or at risk of conflict with the law - Promote, develop and implement improved policies, procedures and service delivery within the criminal justice system to assist in the prevention of crime - Promote acceptance of responsibility and accountability by persons in conflict with the law to assist with changing behaviour that contributes to crime - Promote understanding and education to our communities about their responsibility in both the incidence of crime and in the manner in which society responds to it The spirit of SLCS remains consistent with the original core values its founding members shared.
- LinkedIn followers
- 986
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 87
- Reported office locations
- 405 Dundas St, London, Ontario, CA
- 108 King Edward Ave, London, Ontario N5Z, CA
- 266 Egerton St, London, Ontario, CA
- 658 Little Grey St, London, Ontario N5Z, CA
- 313 Clarke Rd, London, Ontario, CA
- 499 Hill St, London, Ontario N6B 1E8, CA
- 340 Saskatoon St, London, Ontario N5W 4R3, CA
- Business categories
- Loyalty Programs
- Communities
- Young Adults
- Other recorded names
- St. Leonard's
- St. Leonard's Community Services, London & Region
- Specialties
- Restorative Justice
- Supervised Independent Living
- Safer Communities
- Criminal Justice System
- Community Residential Facilities
- Case Management
- Community Reintegration
- Accountability
- Diversion Services
- Housing First
- Homelessness
- Youth Justice
- Mental Health Crisis
- and Forensic Mental Health
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For over 50 years, St. Leonard’s Community Services, London and Region has been dedicated to a community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. Our mission is to support and advocate with individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. All that we do is grounded in our core values of inclusion, collaboration, compassion, and accountability. We offer education, community-based support…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civic and Social Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | London, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | Restorative JusticeSupervised Independent LivingSafer CommunitiesCriminal Justice SystemCommunity Residential FacilitiesCase ManagementCommunity ReintegrationAccountabilityDiversion ServicesHousing First |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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SLCS is currently seeking a Part Time 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 related issues, in addition to advocacy for and with clients involved in the criminal justice system. This role will also focus on establishing and building client relationships in the case management process. You will liaise with other services i.e. Probation/Parole officers, clinical support, courts to coordinate care for clients, etc.
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 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; contributing to program development. 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 (658 Little Grey Street, London, ON) and would be working between 3 - 10 hour shifts, based on a 4 week rotation that includes days, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with guaranteed hours numbering between 17 - 20.5 per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution or working towards your degree
- Intermediate (Formerly Standard) First Aid + CPR - Level C
- Valid G class Driver’s License
- Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset
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. Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department. This position is for an existing vacancy and we do not use AI in screening applicants.
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.
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