Transitional Case Manager, Court & Justice

London, ON, Canada
Full Time
Mid Level
Transitional Case Manager, Court & Justice
Direct Service (OPSEU)
Two Full-Time, Contracts (Up to 1 year)
London, Ontario
- Application Deadline: March 2, 2025 -

As a Transitional Case Manager, Court & Justice, you will support the rehabilitation and integration of individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those with serious and persistent mental health concerns, developmental disorders, acquired brain injury, and/or concurrent disorders.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
  • What you’ll be making: Starting rate for this role is $26.74 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($29.57 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
  • Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($33.90 per hour for non-regulated, and $36.71 per hour for regulated)
  • For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
  • When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Your pension plan –Optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
  • Provide information and referral support to individuals, family members, and service providers
  • High level assessment skills to assess clients’ mental, physical and emotional functional abilities and needs.
  • Provide 1:1 support services to a caseload of individuals with mental health concerns who are currently involved in the criminal justice system 
  • Provide skills teaching and support to clients to assist in goal achievement
  • Perform intake at probation meetings, parole meetings, or on site at jails in Southwestern Ontario
  • Attend court sessions, as needed, and provide court support to individuals dealing with current or past charges
  • Liaise with legal professionals e.g. lawyers, probation officers, social workers
  • Liaise with court system, detention centres, community-based agencies in order to provide support and/or discharge planning upon individual’s release from custody
  • Support individuals living with multiple challenges related to involvement with the criminal justice system, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street-level sex work, poverty, homelessness, abuse and trauma
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:
  • Degree or diploma in a health or social service related discipline (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript)
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
  • Experience working within the criminal justice system
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Crisis intervention and prevention training
  • Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
  • Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
Get your application in by – March 2, 2025
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. 
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]  
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