Justice Caseworker - Restorative Justice
About the role
The Justice Caseworker - Restorative Justice (RJ), will be providing Restorative Justice processes to community and monitoring the agreements reached by participants in the Restorative Justice Program They will also be connecting persons involved in conflict to services and programs in the community as needed, as well as, maintaining relationships with RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, ICBC, Corrections, Businesses and the community at large. The goal is to provide service for individuals experiencing crime, conflict, or legal system involvement to create resolutions and plans to avoid recidivism while supporting in life skills and advocacy.
The Justice Caseworker - RJ will perform these duties in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay, and follow all program guidelines.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide Service Coordination and Advocacy for all involved individuals
- Provide Program Delivery in restorative practices
- Support and liaise all individuals involved in conflict to the correct resources and supports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that comprehensive, coordinated care and support plans are in place
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide individualized support throughout the Restorative process
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Provide program delivery and coordination between those who have caused and those who have been harmed
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Liaise with RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, ICBC, Corrections, Loss Prevention Representatives and the City of Kelowna Community Safety Unit
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Provide assistance: Obtaining primary identification, securing housing based on client needs, developing reintegration plans, filing income tax, facilitating family connections, and linking clients with community resources, etc
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Provide emotional support: Serve as a compassionate and consistent presence, offering a friendly face and providing emotional support to participants through check-ins, even when no tangible action is required.
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Documentation and Record-Keeping: Ensure thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of client case plans, maintaining detailed records of client interactions, observations, and insights that may impact their well-being during the process.
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Reporting: Provide bi-weekly reports on client progress, successes, and areas for improvement to the Director of Justice, Skills, and Employment.
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Statistical Reporting: Compile and provide relevant statistical data to the Director of Justice, Skills, and Employment and the John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay (JHSOK).
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Training Participation: Attend and engage in all JHSOK Training opportunities.
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Post-secondary education in appropriate area of study: social sciences, law, justice, or a related field or equivalent experience in case management within the justice, corrections, or court services sector
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Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new software programs
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Training and Certifications in Restorative Justice (Community Justice Forum Facilitation, Victim-Offender Conferencing, and Peace Circle Facilitation)
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Experience working with vulnerable persons with poor housing histories, poverty, substance use, criminal justice involvement, or neurodevelopmental disabilities
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Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes
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Proven ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, boundaries and confidentiality
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Strong assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently including self motivate and maintain personal accountability; capable of functioning independently while remaining an integral part of two distinct teams: the JHSOK Team and the Correctional Staff Team.
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Clearance Requirements: Must be able to successfully clear a Provincial Criminal Record Check (CRC), RCMP Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
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Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, applicable liability insurance, and access to vehicle for work purposes.
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Share JHSOK Core Values
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Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification is required
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.
Justice Caseworker - Restorative Justice
About the role
The Justice Caseworker - Restorative Justice (RJ), will be providing Restorative Justice processes to community and monitoring the agreements reached by participants in the Restorative Justice Program They will also be connecting persons involved in conflict to services and programs in the community as needed, as well as, maintaining relationships with RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, ICBC, Corrections, Businesses and the community at large. The goal is to provide service for individuals experiencing crime, conflict, or legal system involvement to create resolutions and plans to avoid recidivism while supporting in life skills and advocacy.
The Justice Caseworker - RJ will perform these duties in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay, and follow all program guidelines.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide Service Coordination and Advocacy for all involved individuals
- Provide Program Delivery in restorative practices
- Support and liaise all individuals involved in conflict to the correct resources and supports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that comprehensive, coordinated care and support plans are in place
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Provide individualized support throughout the Restorative process
-
Provide program delivery and coordination between those who have caused and those who have been harmed
-
Liaise with RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, ICBC, Corrections, Loss Prevention Representatives and the City of Kelowna Community Safety Unit
-
Provide assistance: Obtaining primary identification, securing housing based on client needs, developing reintegration plans, filing income tax, facilitating family connections, and linking clients with community resources, etc
-
Provide emotional support: Serve as a compassionate and consistent presence, offering a friendly face and providing emotional support to participants through check-ins, even when no tangible action is required.
-
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Ensure thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of client case plans, maintaining detailed records of client interactions, observations, and insights that may impact their well-being during the process.
-
Reporting: Provide bi-weekly reports on client progress, successes, and areas for improvement to the Director of Justice, Skills, and Employment.
-
Statistical Reporting: Compile and provide relevant statistical data to the Director of Justice, Skills, and Employment and the John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay (JHSOK).
-
Training Participation: Attend and engage in all JHSOK Training opportunities.
-
Post-secondary education in appropriate area of study: social sciences, law, justice, or a related field or equivalent experience in case management within the justice, corrections, or court services sector
-
Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new software programs
-
Training and Certifications in Restorative Justice (Community Justice Forum Facilitation, Victim-Offender Conferencing, and Peace Circle Facilitation)
-
Experience working with vulnerable persons with poor housing histories, poverty, substance use, criminal justice involvement, or neurodevelopmental disabilities
-
Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes
-
Proven ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, boundaries and confidentiality
-
Strong assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-
Ability to work independently including self motivate and maintain personal accountability; capable of functioning independently while remaining an integral part of two distinct teams: the JHSOK Team and the Correctional Staff Team.
-
Clearance Requirements: Must be able to successfully clear a Provincial Criminal Record Check (CRC), RCMP Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
-
Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, applicable liability insurance, and access to vehicle for work purposes.
-
Share JHSOK Core Values
-
Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification is required
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.