PAR Court Intake & Probation Referral Worker

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Position: PAR Court Intake & Probation Referral Worker

Program: PAR Centralised Intake and Referral Services

Function: The purpose of this position is to complete PAR Court intakes and refer individuals on bail or probation with Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence charges to the PAR program best matched to their counselling needs. This position involves using trauma-informed, client-centered, and anti-oppressive approaches to motivate client accountability.

Schedule: Part time - 7.50 hours per week with the possibility of more hours as the program requires.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $25.60 per hour plus a competitive benefits package

Location: The Ontario Court of Justice – Toronto, 10 Armoury St., Toronto, ON

Reports to: Director of Justice and Court Programs/Team Lead, PAR Program

Responsibilities and Authority:

• To work co-operatively with MAG, Crown Attorneys, Defence/Duty Council, Probation Officers, VWAP, court staff, Police and all PAR provider agencies.
• To review court and probation referrals and determine eligibility for PAR enrollment.
• To conduct client intakes in person at the OCJ-T using MIT and TVIC models.
• To determine the appropriate PAR program to meet the client's specific needs.
• Complete all referral requirements as per bail or probation orders to PAR agencies.
• To provide immediate crisis support and resources whenever the need arises.
• To assess and determine if additional supports are required for clients on bail or on probation, e.g. housing, mental health support, substance use treatment, etc.
• To maintain accurate documentation/records required by the program i.e. client database, client files, statistical records.
• To assist in other duties as required from time to time.
• To attend and participate in all staff meetings, supervisory meetings and case conferences.
• To work in collaboration with the CIRS team to maintain a high degree of professionalism and accountability as JHST staff serving the community.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (i.e. Social Work, Community Justice, Social Services, Criminology, Psychology, Women and Gender Studies, etc.).
• Ability to speak, read and write French fluently is an asset.
• Minimum of at least 2 years’ employment experience in the Criminal Justice, VAW or related Social Service sector is required.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability while working in a fast paced environment and paying attention to detail is required.
• Skilled to provide brief assessments to match referral appropriately while identifying immediate needs/barriers such as homelessness, addictions and mental health is required.
• Understanding of IPV related policies and procedures of local police, crown attorneys, courts and probation as they relate to the prosecution and management of IPV offences is required.
• Knowledge of current evidence-based treatment modalities related to IPV/GBV.
• Knowledge of IPV/GBV/DV and intersecting systemic issues is required.
• Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity,
• Awareness of and sensitivity to sexual identities and or gender diversity is required.
• Knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a satellite program is required.
• Proven time management, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to use Microsoft software is required. Police check with vulnerable sector screening is required.
• Crisis Prevention/Intervention Training is an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
• Mental Health First Aid and/or ASIST Training is preferred.

The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Anchor agency. This position will be covered under a union agreement between JHST and SEIU Healthcare. JHST is in compliance with AODA standards; should you be invited to an interview and require assistance/special accommodations, please contact us in advance of the interview.

Please submit a cover letter and resume in one document, in confidence, by email to SWilliams@jhst.ca by December 10, 2025. Thank you.

N.B. - Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.