Job Description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Full-Time - COMMUNITY RELEASE AND REINTEGRATION WORKER -

Sandy Lake ON

The Community Release and Reintegration Program provides wrap-around client services from pre- charge diversion, to bail, through to sentencing and to reintegration.

Qualifications:

Experience and education in Social Services, Justice, or Indigenous Studies. Knowledge of the justice system, the criminal court, justice issues affecting Indigenous peoples is ideal. Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset. Excellent, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently. Positive role model in the community

Primary Responsibilities:

Build strong relationships with community, and justice partners. Interview clients, complete assessments and determine eligibility for programs. Obtain client information, adhere to program requirements, and communicate outcomes. Supervise bail court orders and provide aftercare support to clients in the Bail Program. Assist clients with social, mental health, education, housing, life-skills and well-being services, to reintegrate into the community following incarceration. Provide counselling referrals to clients.

Benefits:

6% pension matching 100% employer paid health benefits. 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Sandy Lake, ON

Hours:

Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Starting Salary:

$50,140 Annually

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

Please send cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email:

hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,140.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31