Community Justice Worker

Location: Kenora Region (Keewatin)

The Grand Council Treaty #3 Kaakewaaseya Justice Servicesinvites applications from Treaty #3 Territory for Community Justice Worker position. This position focuses on providing personalized support to Indigenous individuals through one-on-one services for community members referred for diversion by community leaders, police, or the courts. The Community Justice Worker will work closely with the Treaty #3 Community Justice staff to manage andfacilitatethe diversion process, ensuring that members have access to the necessary resources and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Arranging for culturally appropriate supportsfor Indigenous accused persons,victimsor offenders, including access to Elders.

Determiningwhich clients are eligible for this alternate approach to sentencing and consulting with these clients as to which sentencingsystem,they want to take part in.

Explaining to clients, thevictimand other relevant persons of the procedure for alternate sentencing (diversion).

Liaising with counsellors, Treaty 3 Police, OPP, Crown,Defense and court personnel during the alternate sentencing process.

Attending court sessions to ensure clients are in attendance and speaking on behalf of clients.

Ensuring that clients in the diversion program are following the diversion plan.

Assisting clients indeterminingwhatadditionalsupport is needed, such as housing, health, socialassistanceand education, and contacting agencies or government departments who provide theneeded support.

Maintainingclient files documenting the offence, other pertinent information, and the client’s diversion plans and progress.

Facilitation of diversion and Justice circles.

Other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Graduation from, or work-related experience in, the following fields:
Law, Criminology, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology, and Community Services.

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and practices;
Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.

Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, and barriers facing Aboriginal communities.

Experience in counseling and crisis intervention;
Project a positive,friendly and professional attitude.

Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
Excellent decision making and problem.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to the attention of:
We thank all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment.  We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.

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