Regional Community Justice Worker The Regional Community Justice Worker (RCJW) will be an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (The FNJS focuses on providing personalized support to First Nation individuals through one-on-one services and supports referred for diversion by the courts or law enforcement. The RCJW will manage and facilitate the diversion process, ensuring that members have access to the necessary resources and services. Work under the supervision of the MKO Justice Programs Manager or designate.

Manage

Pre and Post Charge Diversion Referrals from the Court, Crown or Police. Attend court sessions to support clients and speak on behalf of clients. Provide case management various MKO communities. Provide updates to the Crown, Court and/or Police with regards to the status of the referred matter(s) and of all successful/unsuccessful diversion completions.

Attend training and deliver programming in the areas of family violence, anger management, peace-making, conflict resolution, mediation, and any other as required. Assess referrals for appropriate programming for clients. Make referral and advocate for clients with other service providers.

Perform daily case management duties, maintain a proper filing system, and database entries. Develop, liaise, support and maintain local and external resources as required. Adhere to confidentiality with regards to client records and advise the Program Manager immediately of any conflicts of interests that may arise.

Attend

Court sittings regularly and develop on-going working relationships with the Crown, Defense, Police, and any other referral source(s).



Participate in on-going professional development and training as provided by MKO. Work with the community Justice Portfolio Councillor in maintaining or establishing a Justice Committee.

Will seek the support of the Community Justice Committee, Elders, etc., Comply with policies, procedures, by-laws, and directives of the First Nation Community and Leadership. All staff at MKO may be given other duties as assigned that enable MKO to fulfill the mandate and responsibility to its member communities. Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, and barriers facing First Nation communities and peoples.

Knowledge of current issues relating to justice and policing and First Nations Communities and Peoples, as well as restorative justice practices. Fluency in Cree, Denesuline, Anisininew, or any other First Nation language within the MKO region is preferred. Proficient computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Must have the ability to travel to various MKO communities as required and work flexible schedule.

Experience working in First Nation or Northern communities. Must be able to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check upon hiring. Ability to comply with all MKO policies and procedures.

No phone calls will be accepted. MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Indigenous, and human rights for citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. Please visit our website at mkonation.

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