Youth Diversion Worker

INTERNAL / TREATY 3 COMMUNITY POSTING ONLY
This position is open only to internal GCT3 staff and Treaty 3 members. Applicants must identify their community. Not open to the general public.

The Grand Council “Youth Diversion Worker” Supports the work of the Grand Council and will provide support and one-on-one services to youth community members referred for diversion by the community, police, and courts. The role involves working closely with Treaty #3 Community Justice staff to coordinate and facilitate the diversion process and assist youth in accessing appropriate resources and services.

• Arranging for culturally appropriate supports for Indigenous accused persons, victims or offenders, including access to Elders.
• Determining which clients are eligible for this alternate approach to sentencing and consulting with these clients as to which sentencing system, they want to take part in.
• Explaining to clients, victims, and other relevant persons of the procedure for alternate sentencing (diversion), and restorative justice.
• Liaising with counsellors, Treaty 3 Police, OPP, Crown, Defense and various court personnel during the alternate sentencing process.
• Attending court sessions to ensure clients are in attendance and advocating on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring that clients in the diversion program are following the diversion plan.
• Assisting clients in determining what additional support is needed, such as housing, health, social assistance and education, and contacting agencies or government departments who provide the needed support.
• Maintaining client files that document the offence, other pertinent information, and the client’s diversion plans and progress.
• Facilitation of diversion and Justice circles.
• Attend and participate in the bi-weekly Kenora Restorative Justice Committee, receiving referrals, case managing, and providing updates on clients.
• Other restorative justice work, as it applies to clients, the justice department, and Grand Council Treaty 3.

• Working knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous cultures, histories, practices, and traditions. Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset
• Working knowledge of Indigenous services and resources available in the Kenora area and surrounding communities.
• Knowledge in Restorative Justice.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues;
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• A genuine interest in seeing community members develop and succeed.
• Assertiveness, self-starter, self-motivated.
• Computer proficiency.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Organized and punctual.
• Understand and believe in a holistic, restorative, strength-based approach to supporting justice-involved individuals.
• Facilitating healing circles when required.
• Knowledge of court protocols.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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.