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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY YOUTH JUSTICE WORKER
1 Full-Time Position – Sioux Lookout

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is a unique legal services office that provides legal, paralegal and law-related services to the members of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN).  The Restorative Justice Program provides an alternative to the mainstream justice system which incorporates traditional Aboriginal cultural components.  NALSC is seeking a Community Youth Justice Worker to service the communities of: Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake, Kasabonika, Wapekeka and Wawakapewin First Nations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine level of community’s progress in Community Accountability Conferencing (CAC) to determine needs and wishes of community.
• To set-up and train local justice committees in each of the communities served on all aspects of Restorative Justice.
•  Educate, train all front-line workers in communities in CAC and actively seek their involvement in circle facilitations and meetings of the local justice committee.
• Liaise with court, probation officers and local justice committees to arrange for referrals to program.
• Conduct CAC Circles as required.
• Provide resources for Community Justice Circles and back-up those who wish to conduct their own CAC Circles.
• Submit monthly database and quantitative evaluation reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education in areas of law, advocacy, paralegal, social work, mental health or related area of study or work experience;
• Some experience and knowledge of Aboriginal issues and the current legal system. 
• High degree of professionalism & discretion
• Ability to work under little supervision
• Computer proficiency required
• Excellent writing skills, ability to meet deadlines and generate reports;
• Public speaking - excellent communication skills.
• Assertive, organized, punctual and motivated

Location: 1 Position to be based in Sioux Lookout
Salary: $35,000 to $40,000 per annum based upon experience.This is a full time non managerial position. 
Closing Date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 5:00pm EasternÂ

Please send resume and cover letter including three (3) references to:

Celina Reitberger, Acting Executive Director
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
86 South Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2V3
Tel: 807-622-1413  Fax: 807-622-3024  Toll Free: 800-465-5581
Email: jrae@nanlegal.on.ca

For more information and/or a copy of the job description, please contact Jocelyn Rae, Restorative Justice Assistant at 1-800-465-5581 ext. 7081.  Email applications are acceptable – send to jrae@nanlegal.on.ca

Please note:  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.