Indigenous Community Justice Program Assistant

  • CompanyN’Amerind Friendship Centre
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required ExperienceExperience in working with individuals of Indigenous ancestry.
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • Education / CredentialsPost-secondary degree/diploma or work related experience in justice or social services.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline10/31/2024

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT POSTING

Position: Indigenous Community Justice Program Assistant

Term: Permanent

Wage: $23.00/hr to Start

Posting Date: October 16, 2024

Closing Date: October 31, 4:00 pm

Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Indigenous Community Justice Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will be an energetic, innovative caring person who will assist Indigenous persons who come into conflict with Federal, Provincial, Municipal, First Nations laws. The ICJP Assistant will provide support to the ICJP Coordinator in the daily operation and maintenance of the Indigenous Community Justice Program.

Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the facilitation of community recruitment workshops in cooperation with surrounding Indigenous agencies/organizations.
2. To maintain the statistical database of program clients.
3. Assist in the recruitment and involvement of community members, volunteers and others to the program and develop partnerships with other justice agencies/organizations.
4. Assist in the preparation of monthly records of program activities to meet the deadline dates.
5. Assist in the preparation of annual program summary reports.
6. Maintain all internal and external reports, program correspondence and other documents.
7. Maintain an updated Program Binder for quick reference.
8. To be informed of the approved budget line items and to work within the budget limits.
9. Maintain an orderly office that reflects the professionalism of the ICJP that permits ready access to information as required.
10. To keep comprehensive up-to-date client files which must contain; name, address, date of birth, contacts, number and types of services and charges, outcome of client’s case and copies of any correspondence relating to the client’s case between client and the ICJP.
11. All client files must be maintained in accordance with the OFIFC File Maintenance Policy.
12. To undertake any other such reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of the structure and procedures of the Federal and Provincial Justice system.
2. Knowledge of the Indigenous Community Justice Program, Alternative/Restorative Justice Practices, Criminal Code, Child and Family Services Act and other relevant legislation.
3. Post-secondary degree/diploma or work related experience in justice or social services.
4. Experience in working with individuals of Indigenous ancestry.
5. Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous persons.
6. Knowledge of Indigenous Cultures.
7. Knowledge of available community resources.
8. Excellent interviewing and counseling skills.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Must possess computer proficiency including word processing and data base programs.
11. Capacity to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work flexible hours.
12. Ability to assist in the coordination of the recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteer council members.
13. Access to daily transportation.

How to Apply

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDING:
• A CV and cover letter, in Word or PDF format
• Two work related references and One-character reference
• Copies of relevant certificate, diploma, degree

Mail or Hand Deliver: Personnel Committee
Re: Indigenous Community Justice Program Assistant
N’Amerind Friendship Centre
260 Colborne Street
London, ON N6B 2S6
Email: oms@namerind.on.ca
Re: Indigenous Community Justice Program Assistant
Fax: (519) 672 0717
Attention: Personnel Committee
Re: Indigenous Community Justice Program Assistant

Note:
• All applications will be screened based on the receipt of a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE.
• Only those contacted will be granted an interview.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16 (1) of the Human Rights Act is preferred.
• All applicants understand and agree that by submitting a job application; at their cost, the Successful Candidate will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check (Level 3) as a condition of the job offer and the employment position.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm