Restorative Justice Worker position with NAN Legal Services for Balmertown office
NALSC is seeking a Restorative Justice Worker located in Balmertown; closing date February 11, 2011.
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 is an initiative being undertaken by NALSC to provide an alternative to the mainstream justice system which incorporates traditional Aboriginal cultural components. NALSC is seeking a Restorative Justice Worker for the communities of; Deer Lake, Kee-Way-Win, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and MacDowell Lake First Nations.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WORKER
Working under the direction of the Restorative Justice Manager, the Restorative Justice Worker will receive diversion referrals, organize and facilitate restorative justice circles, submit reports on a timely basis and assist First Nations in the development of alternative justice systems.
Qualifications:
- Education and/or equivalent experience in social, justice or law related field;
- Experience with the Euro-Canadian Legal system and knowledge of Aboriginal Legal systems;
- Experience in organizing and delivering training programs;
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
- Computer skills required for word processing, email and internet;
- Public speaking skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Willingness to communicate with others about law related and traditional issues;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently;
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively;
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle;
- Ability to speak Ojibway would be a definite asset.
Location: Balmertown, Ontario
Salary: Based upon experience with benefits
Closing Date: Friday, February 11, 2011 at 5:00pm EST.
Please send a resume including three (3) references to Celina Reitberger, A/Executive Director:
By Mail: Attention: A/Executive Director
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
86 South Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2V3
Fax: 807-622-3024
Email: adowneybaxter@nanlegal.on.ca
For more information and a complete job description please contact:
Alanna Downey-Baxter at 1-800-465-5581 or 807-622-1413.