POSTED: October 23, 2009                   CLOSES: November 13, 2009 @ 5PM

POSITION:              Justice Worker ‚Äì 1 POSITION

SALARY:                Based on Qualifications

SUPERVISOR:          Access to Justice Manager

HOURS:                 28 hrs per week

TERM:                   Part-Time Permanent

LOCATION:            Greenville, British Columbia

JOB SUMMARY:  Provides guidance and support for clients who meet program criteria, co-ordinate services to provide alternative criminal justice provisions based on the traditional Nisga‚Äôa approach of counseling; Monitor and administrative duties related to probation referrals.

EDUCATION or OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

1.  Human Services Certificate or equivalent combination of experience and education;

2.  Mediation Certificate is an asset;

EXPERIENCE:

1.  Minimum of 5 yrs employment in a related capacity

KNOWLEDGE:

1.  Knowledge of Nisga‚Äôa cultural practices and traditional approach of counseling;

2.  Knowledge of case management practices, documentation and file maintenance;

3.  Knowledge of the Young Offenders Act and other relative legislations;

4.  Knowledge of other agency services for client referrals.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1.  Computer skills is necessary;

2.  Ability to speak and understand Nisga‚Äôa an asset;

3.  Public speaking skills and ability to facilitate or coordinate appropriate support programs;

4.  Proven written and verbal communication skills;

5.  Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and law enforcement;

6.  Ability to maintain statistical reports and data;

7.  Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.C. Driver License, Class 5 required; travel is required in order to accomplish required duties of the position;
2. Criminal Reference Check will be required on the successful candidate;
3. 3 work related references will be required on the successful candidate.

Applicants are requested to submit resume package consisting of a cover letter describing their qualifications and resume prior to 5:00 pm on November 13, 2009. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   

Nisga’a Lisims Government

Attention: Human Resource Department

P.O. BOX 231, NEW AIYANSH, B.C., V0J 1A0

Fax Number: 250-633-2367

Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net