The Justice Services Worker provides intensive short-term support and case coordination to individuals
living with mental health issues, dual diagnosis, acquired brain injury, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or
concurrent disorder who are at risk of becoming, or who are in conflict with the criminal justice system.
This involvement may include criminal courts or prior-to upon release from incarceration. Face-to-face
client services will be provided in the Central East Correction Centre, the Lindsay and Minden courts and
throughout the counties of Haliburton, Peterborough, Northumberland, and the City of Kawartha
Lakes. These services are client centered and promote recovery and stabilization, with the goal of reducing
the likelihood of reoffending.
The Justice Service Worker carries out these duties as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. and in collaboration with community partners, family members, police, as well as court
and institutional personnel. This includes providing individualized support and intervention to clients
including discharge planning, crisis intervention, assessment, identification of service plan goals and
objectives, ongoing individual service planning and evaluation of measurable outcomes related to progress,
coordination and consultation with other service providers. The Justice Service Worker must demonstrate a
professional and credible presence that bridges the Mental Health and Addictions system and the Judicial
and correctional system.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Supports
Define professional role and function of Justice Services Worker with the client, developing a
therapeutic rapport with the client
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Meet and consult with clients in Criminal Justice settings which may include: Central East Correction
Centre, as well as, Peterborough, Lindsay and Minden courts
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Provide assertive outreach, intervention and case coordination supports to individuals involved in the
criminal justice system
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2. Documentation
Document and maintain electronic client records (Intake and assessment forms, progress notes,
correspondences, database files, etc.)
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• Report and maintain program-related statistical data
(For complete job description, see online application link below)