Métis Community Justice Worker

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Assist community to develop and implement justice initiatives;
• Attend court sittings as required to assist clients with court appearances on program progress and completion;
• Screen case files and accept case referrals;
• Maintain proper case files and fulfill reporting requirements;
• Assist in program evaluation and research analysis;
• Link Red River Métis offenders with services offered by MMF departments and other mainstream agencies;
• Assess the crime and related problems of the community and evaluate the capacity of the community to implement justice initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Certificate or Diploma in Aboriginal Self-Government, Law Enforcement, Restorative Justice & Conflict Resolution or Correctional Officer Training;
• Experience in corrections or related field in a direct social service delivery capacity;
• Previous experience in community mobilization;
• Previous experience in case management and needs assessments;
• Ability to work with non-voluntary clients;
• Ability to conduct one-on-one interviews and formulate disposition plans with advisory group;
• Knowledge of computer word processing and spreadsheet programs;
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal legislation, court procedures and diversion an asset;
• Knowledge of community resources and services an asset;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Criminal Record Check required;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.