Ttes Youth Prevention - Kamloops, Canada - Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc

Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc

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Kamloops, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

POSITION TITLE:
TteS Youth Prevention & Outreach Worker

DEPARTMENT:
Community Services Department

SUPERVISOR:
Community Services Manager

TERMS:
Full-Time, 3-Year Term

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide youth based prevention services to TteS Band Members through delivery of outreach, conflict resolution and peacekeeping initiatives.

The TteS Youth Prevention & Outreach Worker works directly with TteS youth to mediate, problem solve and address any issue which may have the potential to result in entering the judicial system or police contact.

The prevention and outreach worker creates personal healing plans, creates outreach programming, arranges for services and supports clients to address their needs both through cultural means and modern programming.

Consistent communication with community, Chief and Council and local RCMP is needed to produce relevant preventative services for current concerns in the community.

This can include such issues as drug use/awareness, domestic violence, alcohol, mental health, internal conflicts, self-harm/suicide, human trafficking, finance management, gang awareness, health, crime, police interactions and more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides prevention services to TteS Band Members within the Secwépemc territory (95%)
1.) Community Engagement

Assist and facilitate community participation in developing services and programming
Consult community on concerns in order to build relevant services and programming
Consult community regarding implementing traditional and cultural ways of doing
Consult a variety of groups, including youth, on prevention needs of the community

2.) Prevention & Outreach

Develop and maintain programming that reflects traditional customs and practices of the Secwepemc as directed
Host events (workshops, seminars, meetings, forums etc.) in order to address prevention concerns
Plan and organize events, as well as facilitate external resources to present in community
Work one on one with clients to assess needs
Develop culturally sensitive diversion and deterrence methods/programming
Develop and implement harm reduction strategies and programming
Develop and implement constructive strategies for handling diversion and deterrence
Work with other Community Service teams and positions within TteS to provide holistic approach for clients

3.) Alternative Measures

Work with client, RCMP and Courts to implement alternative measures for first time offenders
Create healing plans and culturally appropriate alternative measures
Monitor client and execute reporting as per court orders
Facilitate and monitor community/volunteer work as required

4.) Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Work with members/parties to address conflicts in a healthy and traditional way
Identify and implement strategic methods to address any conflicts which may lead a member to come into contact with the justice system or police contact
Assist in mediating conflict

5.) Reporting

Provide regular activity reports to Justice Services Manager
Provide evaluations and feedback regarding community events, services and programs conducted
Attend all meetings of the Community Services Department as directed
Provide information as requested by external agencies

6.) Referrals

Liaise with outside agencies in order to obtain services for clients, as needed (may include mental health, addictions, health, financial, parenting, anger management services, etc.)
Liaise with internal teams in order to obtain services for clients as needed (may include family support, Mental Health & Addictions, Wellness, Education, etc.)

7.) Community Services Administration

Attend all meetings of the Community Services Department as directed
Provides briefing notes, memorandums regarding prevention and outreach issues related to TteS as requested

8.) Training

Develop cultural awareness training program
Facilitate training program to agencies as required/requested
Attend training as required/requested by Justice Services Manager

All other related duties as assigned (5%)

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in related field (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Harm Reduction, Restorative Justice) or 5+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or training

Experience in outreach, prevention and/or working in First Nations communities
Mental health and wellbeing experience considered an asset
Conflict resolution and/or mediation experience considered an asset
Must have current valid Class 5 driver's license and own reliable transportation
Must pass a Criminal Record Check—Vulnerable Sector

Skills and Abilities: