Victim Witness Liaison - Kenora, Canada - Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Corporation

Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services Corporation

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Kenora, Canada

1 week ago

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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

VICTIM WITNESS LIAISON

Kenora, ON

Full-Time Permanent (35 hours per week)

Overview of NALSC and the Victim Witness Program

The Victim Witness Liaison program is mandated to improve the quality of services to crime victims and witnesses of crime.

The Victim Witness worker assists victims and witnesses of all ages in dealing with consequences of victimization and helps them through the criminal justice process.

S/he acts as support, ensures immediate needs are addressed such as safety, referring to appropriate resources, assists victims and witnesses with the court process and/or to participate in a restorative justice process and liaises with appropriate agencies and service organizations.

Qualifications:

Education or experience in social work, mental health, paralegal, or related field
Ability to counsel/relate to people with emotional situations
Experience with the Euro-Canadian legal system and knowledge of Aboriginal justice systems
Experience in program management and planning
Ability to work in a crosscultural environment
Computer skills using MS Word
Good communication skills both oral and written
Must be willing and able to travel extensively
Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle
Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway an asset
Training will be provided

Benefits:

6% pension matching
100% employer paid health benefits
3 weeks paid vacation after your first year

Location:
Timmins, ON

Hours:
FT Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date:

January 3, 2023

Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
1805 Arthur St E, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 2R6

Tel:

Fax:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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