Youth Justice Centre Navigator - Kitchener, Canada - Community Justice Initiatives

Community Justice Initiatives

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employer:

Community Justice Initiatives
Type:
Full-Time
Term (Duration):
Permanent
Description:
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of the Youth Justice Navigator is to provide support to youth in our community by connecting with youth and youthoriented organizations, and supporting systems change by taking a lead role in promoting and advocating for restorative justice, restorative practice and upstream prevention.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide both leadership and support to the Youth Working Group towards the realization of a restorative region
Provide consultation to increase community capacity for restorative justice, restorative practice and upstream prevention in services and initiatives involving youth
Ensure that work plans and initiatives are developed and provided consistent with the mission and vision of Community Justice Centre and to the requirements of funding partners
Provide regular updates to the Program Director on status of Working Group and work plans
Promote the work of the Community Justice Centre in the community contributing to the evolution of restorative justice values and practices and emphasis on upstream approaches through public speaking and/or publications in partnership with the Region of Waterloo and consistent with the Communications Protocol
Develop partnerships with other agencies, collaboratives, associations and grass roots community groups
Provide consultancy to Community Justice Initiative's staff providing direct services.
Oversee and/or provide training for volunteers and/or community partners.
Oversee and/or provide public education
Evaluate program quality and service

Skills and Competencies:

Post-Secondary Education in the social services and/or experiential equivalent
Understanding of restorative justice philosophy and principles
Strong leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills gain from experience working with youth
Skill and comfort with public speaking and facilitation
Highly flexible with the ability to work autonomously or within a group setting
Experience in program design and evaluation
Strong understanding of local communities and organizations that support youth
Must have availability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Maintains personal and professional integrity, and handles confidential information with discretion
Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid Ontario G class license and minimum $1M liability insurance
Police reference check (including vulnerable sector) will be required

The posting will be open till Monday Dec 4 2023, 5:00 pm.