Legal Disclosure Worker - Jobs in Rama, Ontario, L3V 6H6

Job Description

Position: 1 Full-Time Contract Vacancy (Until February 2026).Location: Flexible Within Our Agency Catchment Area.Starting Salary Range: $62,929.12 - $75,832.96.Closing Date: April 4, 2025.POSITION SUMMARY:The Legal Disclosure Worker is responsible for preparing file disclosures, including but not limited to records checks, file summaries, requests from other CAS agencies, requests from clients, former clients, legal representatives, court ordered file disclosures, requests from office of the Children’s Lawyers, community partners, and others.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive disclosure requests and prioritize them based on type and timelines.
• Requests and receives all required documents from party requesting disclosure, including signed consents, prior to producing disclosure.
• Complete record checks on agency databases and legacy systems, and provincial databases as required to successfully complete the disclosure request.
• Identify and request all necessary case documentation for disclosure.
• Complete all court ordered disclosure requests within the stipulated timeframe in consultation with Legal Counsel when required.
• Complete file disclosure request from other agencies in a time sensitive manner and provide verbal summaries when necessary.
• Complete record check requests from other agencies, offices, and/or individuals as directed by the Supervisor.
• Redact case files to produce non-identifying file disclosures according to policies and procedures using redacting software.
• Communicate with staff, disclosure clients, other Children’s Aid Societies, and other community partners, as and when required.
• Consult with Supervisor when required to complete disclosures.
• Clarify requests for information and prepare information for disclosures following policies, procedures, legal requirements, legislation, and timelines.
• Summarize pertinent information required to fulfil disclosure requests according to policies and procedures, using child protection knowledge.
• Communicate with staff, disclosure clients, other Children’s Aid Societies, and other community partners, as and when required.
• Clarify requests for information and prepare information for disclosures following policies, procedures, legal requirements, legislation, and timelines.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience Requirements:

• A two (2) year accredited College Diploma in Legal Assistant, Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with a two (2) year diploma from an accredited college in Business Administration, or other related program, plus an additional two (2) years’ experience related to legal disclosures.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

Availability Requirements:Our office hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, the Legal Disclosure Worker may work outside of these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays in order to meet the needs of our Agency.Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of court rules and the relevant legislation and expectations of the court office and understanding of child protection clinical practice.
• Basic knowledge of the Child, Youthamp; Family Services Act, and a basic knowledge of child protection proceedings.
• Knowledge of court rules and the relevant legislation and expectations of the court office and understanding of child protection clinical practice.
• Good grammatical and spelling skills.
• Good organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Strong knowledge of the child welfare system and the issues faced by the First Nations, Métis and Inuit child/youth and family populations served by this position.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Communities we service.
• A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential.

Ability Requirements:

• The ability to manage interdepartmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work from a solutions-focused, strengths-based perspective.
• Demonstrated proficiency in office procedures, the use of office equipment and various computer applications.
• Able to work well independently, multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
• Proficient interpersonal skill and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as to function as a cooperative team member.
• Ability to utilize clinical skills to interpret information from files and summarize them in a concise manner.
• Positive attitude, interest and passion for the project, willingness to be a project champion.
• Willingness to mentor, coach and support the development of knowledge of colleagues.
• Work within an office environment and conduct the work associated with this position.
• Communicate effectively with our children, youth, families, communities, and staff.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and management.
• Relate effectively to community members.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• Able to provide a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver’s Abstract, evidence of a valid Ontario Driver’s License and of Personal Liabilityamp; Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000.00.

TO APPLY:

• Please email the following to careers@binnoojiiyag.ca.
  • Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers).
  • Please indicate preferred location in your application.
  • Resume (include 3 work-related supervisory references).
• Incomplete Applications will not be considered - **APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
• As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Childamp; Family Services:Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag(Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug)Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Childamp; Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused.We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit.We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Childamp; Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.