Case Manager, Specialized Courts

Please note: The application deadline for this position is November 24 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Case Manager to join Specialized Courts within the Department of Justice in Yellowknife.

This role works directly with participants in the Wellness Court and Intimate Partner Violence Treatment Option Court, helping individuals address the factors contributing to their involvement in the justice system. You will combine community supervision, intensive case management and coordinated access to treatment and support services while promoting accountability, rehabilitation and community safety.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Specialized Courts, you will serve as the primary point of contact for a caseload of up to 35 adult clients subject to court-ordered conditions. As an Officer of the Court, you will supervise and support individuals with complex needs that may include mental health challenges, addictions and cognitive disabilities, while working closely with Corrections Services, Crown prosecutors, RCMP, Health and Social Services, counselling providers and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community supervision and intensive case management for participants in the Wellness Court and IPVTO Court.
• Develop and monitor case plans that support treatment participation, compliance with court conditions and successful community reintegration.
• Provide guidance and support to high-risk and high-needs clients throughout their participation in specialized court programs.
• Monitor client progress and compliance and provide relevant information to the specialized court team.
• Coordinate access to mental health, addictions, counselling and other community-based supports and services.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with justice, health, social service and community partners.

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or another related social science, such as Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Indigenous Studies or Public Policy, combined with two years of case management experience in the Corrections or Social Services field.

Equivalencies may include:

• A diploma in a related field combined with four years of case management experience in the Corrections or Social Services field; or
• A Master’s degree in a related field, such as Social Work, Criminal Justice or another relevant social science.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Learn More

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit:

• GNWT Careers Benefits
• NWT Tourism