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 qualified relationships with justice, social service, community, and government contacts. Dependability, confidentiality, professional 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.

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