- Support rehabilitation and reintegration of Custody/Detention youth returning to the Windsor Community
- to maintain a safe, stable and secure atmosphere in the facility
- To actively be involved, supportive and committed to the team approach of the agency, by being an active member of a multidisciplinary team and integrated system
- To create and collaborate on an individualized Case Management Reintegration Plan with focus on Primary Risk Factors - ie. Anti-Social Behaviour, Anti-Social Peers; Temperament and Personality; and Anti-Social/Pro Criminal Attitudes
- Case Management Reintegration Plan will also focus on other potential risk factors such as Substance Abuse, School/Work History; family and leisure
- To provide referral to our in-house Substance Abuse Program for assessment and related recommendations for counselling (Youth Opportunities Strategy, Health C are, Mental Health, Cultural/Spiritual support)
- To transport detention youth for the purposes of youth court, to reintegration appoints or for discharge purposes
- To aid in establishing a residence for youth who do not have a discharge residence
- To provide learning opportunities for independent living (shopping, rent, bills))
- To collaborate with youth justice facilities and reintegration workers to create discharge package and follow up plan for priority issues such as accommodation needs, social support, legal,



education/employment, family and financial needs
- To follow up with youth discharged from the detention/custody programs in the West Region for youth returning to the Windsor-Essex area. The frequency of the contacts and/or visits will be based on the specific needs and risk factors
- To provide transportation support to clients

Qualifications

- Preference will be given to a person with a social science background at either the college or university level such as a Child and Youth Worker, Criminology, Community Justice Services or a similar program.
- Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience in the field of Youth Justice and knowledge of Youth Justice services in the West Region
- Understanding of at risk and high risk youth is necessary
- Demonstrated fluency in English and French is considered an asset
- Police Record Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. NVCI, CPR, First Aid Certificate, immunization record, medical clearance, a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and access to a vehicle is required prior to working directly with clients. Will be expected to work irregular hours as required by client or program needs, which may include weekends and evenings

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Reintegration & Attendance Centre Youth Worker (Windsor)
🏢 New Beginnings
📍 Windsor