POSTED: December 18, 2009                                 CLOSES: January 8, 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;

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. Driver‚Äôs Abstract will be required on the successful candidate; travel is required;

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 January 8, 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