Indigenous family justice advocacy defines this full-time Family Courtworker position in Red Deer, Alberta. Strong communication and cultural knowledge are central.

Native Counselling Services of Alberta provides free court work services assisting individuals with legal issues. The Family Courtworker supports clients facing family justice matters while recognizing Indigenous culture, traditions, values, historic trauma, and colonization. The position requires professional relationships with justice, social service, community, and government contacts. Dependability, confidentiality, qualified boundaries, and openness to learning are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide direct advocacy for clients attending family court
- Explain legal terminology and court procedures accessibly
- Discuss charges, responsibilities, legal aid, and court orders




- Explain children’s services investigations and circle process
- Coordinate services with justice and community stakeholders

Requirements:

- In-depth knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing, and language
- Understanding of historic trauma and colonization impacts
- Strong interpersonal, conflict management, written, and verbal skills
- Ability to build professional relations with organizations
- Willingness to learn NCSA’s Resiliency Model fully

Apply cultural understanding, client advocacy, and coordinated communication to family court support through Native Counselling Services of Alberta.

📌 Indigenous Family Justice Advocate (Red Deer)
🏢 Native Counselling Services of Alberta
📍 Red Deer