Case Manager, Specialized Courts

**Department Information** -------------------------- The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities. **Job Information** ------------------- Reporting to the Manager, Specialized Courts in Yellowknife, as the **Case Manager**, you serve as the primary point of contact for offenders under the Wellness Court and the Intimate Partner Violence Treatment Option (IPVTO) Court, providing intensive supervision, case management, and support to individuals on court-ordered release conditions. These specialized courts offer therapeutic, judicially supervised alternatives that address underlying issues such as mental health challenges, addictions, cognitive disabilities, and factors contributing to intimate partner violence. Through restorative justice principles, you support offender accountability, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration into the community by fostering collaborative partnerships and access to appropriate services. You will oversee a caseload of up to 35 adult clients, including individuals with complex mental health, addiction, and cognitive needs. As an Officer of the Court, you supervise both male and female offenders subject to territorial conditional release or judicial sanctions and work closely with agencies such as Corrections Services, Crown prosecutors, RCMP, Health and Social Services, counselling providers, and community organizations to ensure effective supervision, treatment compliance, and community safety. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Accountable for community supervision of offenders. 2. Perform case management duties including guidance, supervision and fundamental support for high risk/high needs clients as they progress through the Wellness Court and IPVTO Court. 3. The Case Manager will maintain and foster collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders in the specialized courts. **Knowledge and Skills** * Understanding of cultural diversity, specifically northern Indigenous traditions and values; * Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplined judicial team; * Knowledge of human behavior and offender issues; * Knowledge of community corrections techniques with the ability to exercise sound judgment in response to situations and problems; * Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policy and court documents (i.e. probation orders, prosecutor information sheet; * Time management and effective prioritizing workload skills. **Key Qualifications** A university degree (bachelors) in a related area such as social work, criminal justice, or other social sciences (political science, sociology, psychology, criminology, indigenous studies, public policy), combined with two (2) years' c