POSTED: January 21, 2010                                                                  

CLOSES: February 26, 2010 @ 5PM

POSITION:             Yuuhlimk‚Äôaskw Restorative Justice Worker

SALARY RANGE:     Based on qualification

SUPERVISOR:         Access to Justice Manager

HOURS:                35 hrs per week

TERM:                  Full-time Permanent

LOCATION:          New Aiyansh, 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; Develop, coordinate, implement and periodically evaluates the Yuuhlimk‚Äôaskw Restorative Justice Program services;

EDUCATION or OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

1. Human Services Certificate or equivalent combination of experience and

education;

1. Mediation Certificate is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of 5 yrs employment in a related capacity

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of Nisga’a 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’a an asset;
3. Public speaking skills and ability to facilitate or coordinate appropriate support

programs;

1. Proven written and verbal communication skills;
2. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and law enforcement;
3. Ability to maintain statistical reports and data;
4. Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.C. Driver License Class 5 required. Driver’s Abstract will be required on the successful candidate; travel is required;
2. Criminal Reference Check will be required on the successful candidate;
3. The successful candidate is required to pass the RCMP enhanced security clearance procedure;
4. 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 February 26, 2010. 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