149-26-5 Bail Verification and Supervision Worker
$57,200–$57,200 year
On-siteOhsweken, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Attend court as a representative of the Six Nations Indigenous Bail Program via Zoom and audio, advocating for the community and maintaining cooperative relationships with court officials and Indigenous organizations. Review documentation to assess eligibility for bail release, interview prospective candidates, and obtain information from police, defense lawyers, and the Crown's office. Monitor clients' bail conditions, complete risk-need assessments, and provide culturally appropriate counseling and referrals. Liaise with external agencies, travel to surrounding Indigenous communities, and conduct crisis interventions as required. Maintain case records, prepare statistical reports, and ensure confidentiality compliance while working flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in criminology, social work, psychology or a related field
- Possess a two-year college diploma with 3-10 years of experience in the field of justice or related field
- High-level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system
- Proven ability working with social agencies from Six Nations or other First Nations
- High Level of Communication Skills: Interoffice, Telephone, and Written
- High Level of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Publisher
- High level of office and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong level of organizational skills
- Must be a team-oriented player
- Has a valid G license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Criminal record check is required
- Flexible working on various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as required
Desired Qualifications
- The justice program is seeking an Indigenous candidate to work with Six Nations members using a culturally appropriate approach
- Has a strong knowledge of Six Nations community resources and surrounding area/s
- Strong knowledge of Six Nations cultural norms and historical issues
- Ability to research surrounding and other First Nations in and outside Ontario
- Has a strong knowledge of the bail process
- Has a strong knowledge of the criminal justice system and the criminal code
- Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues
- Self-motivated individuals with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Project a positive, friendly and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Constant ability to learn and to respond constructively to change and stressful situations
- Knowledge of Zoom
- Know how to input data
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