First Nations Court - Outreach Worker

This position will provide outreach services to Indigenous offenders who are referred for service through the Kamloops First Nations Court and/or by the Cknúcwentn Elders Justice Council. This will involve working closely with a variety of community agencies such as Forensics, Probation, Interior Health, as well as the Kamloops First Nations Court and/or the Cknúcwentn Elders Justice Council.

Provide outreach services as required and mobilize community resources to ensure that supported individuals are offered training and assistance with life skills to successfully follow any court ordered conditions and reintegrate into the community.

Unionized; this position will require union membership. It is open to all genders. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

Monday to Friday, 0830 – 1630

• Reports and is accountable to the Justice Services Manager or their designate.
• Function as a multi-disciplinary team member of the Kamloops First Nations Court support staff.
• Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required.
• Liaises with the staff, managers and on-call manager of Connective as necessary.

• Ensure the needs of conditionally released individuals are identified, and that special attention is given to removing barriers to community services and resources.
• Participate in, and be present for, all First Nations Court and/or Cknúcwentn Elders Justice Council meetings and court dates.
• Transport individuals to court dates, probation meetings, and/or other important events as required.
• Provide daily support and intervention based on client driven needs outlined in the Healing Plan.
• Liaise with First Nations Court, Probations and Crown Council, to monitor the individuals progress and develop strategies towards addressing his/her barriers.
• Complete required reporting detailing progress towards the individuals Healing Plan and Probation Order.
• Liaise with appropriate community resources for each individual to ensure community resources are available throughout the program.
• Assist individuals in sustaining levels of clinical and behavioral functioning.
• Meet regularly with team members to assist in providing continuity of the Healing Plan.
• Assist individual to obtain appropriate medical needs.
• Provide information to individuals on how to access appropriate community resources and assist in contacting and connecting them with appropriate resources and encouraging use of these resources.
• Provide crisis intervention by referring individuals to medical services, counselling, or working with other community professionals to meet the individual’s needs, as required.
• Ensure that the individual maintains contact with community agencies by determining if they have attended appointments/commitments as required, and follow up on non-attendance.
• As dictated by each individual’s needs and abilities, participate in the implementation and facilitation of programming that will allow each offender to develop life skills such as nutrition and food preparation, banking, shopping, and recreational and social opportunities.
• Programming which exists in the community will be accessed to the greatest extent possible, to ensure individuals develop an appropriate community support network. Where community programs or assistance are not available, the Court Worker will provide suggestions and recommendations to address the gaps in community resources.
• Participate with individuals in regular bi-monthly activities to stimulate appropriate socialization behaviours.
• Identify options and make individual referrals to agencies or persons offering adequate, safe and affordable housing, as required.
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