Reintegration Social Worker
Deadline:
Fri, 01/06/2012
Organization:
African Canadian Legal Clinic
Reintegration Social Worker-1 Full Time Position
The African Canadian Youth Justice Program (ACYJP) is operated by the African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC) and offers racially and culturally appropriate services and referrals as community-based solutions for Black youth involved in the youth criminal justice process, in keeping with the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
A successful candidate will possess:
•MSW with at least 3 years post-graduate related experience or BSW with at least 5 years related post-graduate experience
•Demonstrate understanding of the issues and challenges facing African Canadian youth and the diversity that exists within the African Canadian community
•Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice System and Social Service sectors.
•Experience in the area of counseling, group facilitation and case management.
•Demonstrated understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Theory and demonstrated understanding of Africentric and Restorative Justice Principles.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently.
•Excellent writing skills.
•Excellent communication and organizational skills.
•Excellent computer and technical skills.
•A valid driver’s license and use of a car is also required.
This is a one year appointment, with renewal conditional on performance and continued funding.
The ACLC encourages and welcomes applications representing the ethno-cultural and linguistic diversity within the African Canadian community. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit a resume by Friday, January 6, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m.
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