The Restorative Justice Coordinator is responsible for the development of the delivery of new directions and creative approaches to enhance the delivery of First Nations justice through Restorative Justice and Alternative Measures framework and to monitor and support adult community offenders and victims of crime through the Restorative Justice model. The Restorative Justice Coordinator assists the justice system in improving its relevance and effectiveness with the Canim Lake Community.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 graduation with related Secondary/Post-Secondary courses
Restorative Justice, Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Alternative Measures training preferred.
Requirements:
Three to Five (3-5) years related work experience
Demonstrated experience of working within a team environment
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
Ability to maintain required deadlines
Develops a Community Restorative Justice policy program as an alternative measure to the court system to find ways of bringing the victim, offender and their families together to find ways to repair the harm
Maintains protocols between the RCMP, Federal government, Provincial government and the Canim Lake Band that reflects the community’s goals, objectives and priorities while providing and accountable professional, effective and culturally sensitive justice plan
Develops and maintains constructive strategies for offender accountability (e.g. best practices and adapts programs to meet local needs) and provides options to the community justice committee
Provides support services for community offenders and victims of crime though community programs
Monitors all offenders, documenting contact and maintaining confidential files
Liaises with other Canim Lake Band programs and services
Encourages the revival of traditional justice and develops a sentencing advisory process
Writes resolution agreements, summary reports, reports, records of decisions and maintains confidential client records
Provide monthly/quarterly/annual reports on services provided
Travels as required in the performance of their job
Recognize and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture
Demonstrated experience of past experience working with community members in healing projects
Familiar with Culture, language and tradition of Secwepemc people
Term: Regular Part Time (21-28 hours per week)
Annual Salary: Based on Canim Lake Band Salary Scale
Application Deadline: Until position Filled
Hand Written Cover Letter & Resume sent to:
Administrator
Canim Lake Band, Box 1030, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0