Community Liaison Worker - Ottawa, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa
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Community Liaison Worker - Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre

Interviews starting July 20, 2023

Job title:
Community Liaison Worker - Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)

Reports to:
Manager, Community Programs and Services


Hours:30 hours/week


Language:
Bilingual Preferred


Salary:
$22.15 plus benefits (non-negotiable - unionized workplace)
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Our Community Liaison Worker

  • Provides support, advocacy, and assistance with community reintegration to adult women and genderdiverse folks at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)
  • Assesses client's needs, identifies resources, coordinates discharge plans and facilitates referrals
  • Is client focused and fosters an environment of respect and dignity

About E Fry Ottawa


The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa a is not-for-profit community agency that supports and advocates for women, gender-diverse people, and men impacted by the justice system.

We provide a diverse array of community
- based and residential programming. Our work is aimed at reducing harm and oppression, supporting people to overcome barriers to reintegration, and empowering them to build a life of stability and resiliency. We are a feminist organization committed to working from a human rights and anti-oppression perspective, recognizing systemic barriers that lead to marginalization. We work with trauma-informed, person-centered principles to promote a respectful, diverse, and inclusive environment that promotes healing, recovery, and successful reintegration.


Core Responsibilities

Intake and Assessment

  • Complete intakes and assessments to support clients in OCDC using E Fry Ottawa tools.
  • In consultation with the E Fry Ottawa Housing Team, administer the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) with clients who are experiencing housing instability.
  • In consultation with E Fry Ottawa Community Counsellors, consult with community service providers to identify and prioritize clients interested in treatment and make appropriate referrals.
  • Complete administrative paperwork as required.

Release/Discharge Support

  • Work collaboratively with other E Fry Ottawa staff to offer prerelease planning, supportive counselling, and access to E Fry programs and services.
  • Assist clients to access communitybased programs, including mental health and substance use treatment providers, health care providers, housing, and other social supports.
  • Using a strengthbased, traumainformed approach, engage clients in identifying their strengths to overcome barriers upon release.

Ongoing supports/responsibilities

  • Attend and represent the Elizabeth Fry Society at weekly FIRM meetings and provide case management input to the correctional staff at OCDC.
  • Keep uptodate and accurate records (including logs, records, and statistical data) in accordance with the organization's mandate and the requirements of the detention centre.
  • Assist clients to connect with community resources, including legal professionals, friends, and family while ensuring compliance with court orders.
  • Maintain effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, and the community to contribute to the success of the client's reintegration and rehabilitation goals.

Other responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other community agencies to share information, problem solve, identify emerging issues and trends, and coordinate services.
  • Complete ongoing reporting to meet the requirements of the funder (Ministry of the Solicitor General) and E Fry Ottawa.
  • Participate in case management meetings and other meetings as required.
  • Complete other duties that may be assigned by the Manager, Community Programs and Services.
  • Promote and deliver on the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Qualifications

Required education and experience

  • Experience and/or education equivalent to a postsecondary degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience engaging and collaborating with vulnerable populations, specifically, women and genderdiverse folks who are involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Experience using a range of assessment and case management tools or willingness to be trained to use these tools.
  • Experience working with marginalized communities who face multiple barriers such as poverty, discrimination, criminalization, substance dependence, and mental health challenges.
  • Have an updated clear Criminal Record Check working with a vulnerable population.
  • Valid First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), and ASIST certification are considered an asset.

Required knowledge, capacity, and commitment

  • A solid understanding and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
  • A solid understanding of social factors which contribute to the criminalization of marginalized populations.
  • An understanding of mental healt
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