Overview Reporting to the Family Violence Prevention Manager, The Community Reconnection Navigator provides culturally grounded navigation, advocacy, reintegration support, accountability programming, group facilitation, and individualized support for individuals involved in the justice system and individuals who have used violence or abusive behaviours within their relationships, families, or communities. The Community Reconnection Navigator walks alongside participants as they reconnect with community, culture, family, and support networks, while delivering the Warriors Against Violence (WAV) program, which helps individuals develop healthier relationships, strengthen personal responsibility, and create meaningful behavioural change. Working collaboratively with Correctional Service Canada (CSC), BC Corrections, Indigenous justice organizations, community agencies, Elders, and the multidisciplinary Family Violence Prevention team at KAFS, the role supports successful community reintegration, cultural connection, participant stability, victim safety, and community wellbeing. Duties Justice Navigation, Reintegration & Stability
· Provide individualized support with reintegration planning, community reintegration, systems navigation, advocacy, goal setting, case coordination, community orientation, identification recovery, income assistance, employment planning, education and training, financial literacy, and transportation planning.
· Support individuals on day parole, full parole, probation, statutory release, Long-Term Supervision Orders (LTSO), Conditional Sentence Orders, participating in restorative justice,



or rebuilding following justice involvement. Warriors Against Violence & Behavioural Change
· Co-facilitate structured WAV group sessions with an Elder, creating protected and respectful group environments, maintaining healthy boundaries, encouraging meaningful participation, monitoring progress, and maintaining program integrity
· Complete participant intake, orientation, readiness assessments, goal planning, one-on-one coaching, advocacy, systems navigation, community referrals, and reinforcement of group teachings. Cultural Reconnection & Healing
· Support participants in reconnecting with Indigenous culture, identity, ceremony, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, traditional teachings, land-based learning, cultural workshops, community events, family, and community.
· Work closely with the Cultural Programming Coordinator, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to connect participants with culturally grounded programming, ceremonies, men's gatherings, healing circles, cultural mentorship, spiritual guidance, and traditional teachings. Justice, Community & Team Collaboration
· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with CSC, BC Corrections, parole and probation, Indigenous Justice organizations,



First Nations Courts, Gladue writers, courts, child welfare, community agencies, housing providers, healthcare providers, employers, educational institutions, and other service providers. Documentation & Professional Practice
· Prepare program statistics and reports and monitor participant progress.
· Maintain confidentiality and ethical and professional practice standards.
· Participate in ongoing professional development. Requirements
· Diploma or degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminology, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, Justice Studies, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge of Correctional Service Canada, BC Corrections, parole, probation, community reintegration, intimate partner violence, coercive control, trauma, and behaviour change. Indigenous Cultural Safety training.
· Knowledge of Indigenous justice principles, restorative justice, Gladue, and healthy masculinity.
· ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, risk assessment, and group facilitation training are considered assets. Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program Work

Location:
In person

📌 Community Reconnection Navigator (Kamloops)
🏢 Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
📍 Kamloops