Posted 5 days ago
Victim Advocate Case Worker
@ Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is hiring a full-time Victim Advocate Caseworker to support victims of crime through the restorative justice circle process. The role involves preparing clients, ongoing follow-up and interdisciplinary coordination of culturally relevant services. The posting states a salary of $60,000 per year, a valid Ontario driver's licence, evening and weekend availability and a clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
Pay:
$60,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare clients who are victims of crime for restorative justice circles
- Provide ongoing and frequent client follow-up and support
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team on culturally relevant services
- Plan, implement and coordinate supports for clients
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in social services or justice, or 3 years in justice services (preferred)
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and the northern environment
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code and restorative justice principles
- Crisis intervention, counselling and interviewing skills
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Services, Justice, Human Services |
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The Victim Advocate Caseworker’s primary responsibility is to provide clients, who are victims of crime, with support and encourage active participation in the restorative justice circle process within the Friendship Centre. The Victim Advocate Caseworker will prepare clients for the restorative justice process and will provide ongoing support. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required, as well as collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and supports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred diploma or equivalent in Social Services, Justice, or relevant human service field and/or minimum of 3 years work experience in a justice services environment.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment, 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.
- Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related statutes and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles. Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset.
- Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management, stress management and time management skills; meet deadlines.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
- Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual support and advocacy.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- 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.
Salary: $60,000 / annum
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.
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