Métis Justice Supports - Edmonton, Canada - Métis Nation of Alberta

Métis Nation of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Métis Justice Supports & Services Navigator

Location:
Métis Nation of Alberta Youth Programming Centre, Edmonton, AB.

Position Status:
Full-time (40 hours/week), Permanent.

The Organization

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Justice, the Métis Justice Supports & Services Navigator (MJSSN) is committed to providing access to information, awareness and support for Métis Albertans navigating the Criminal Justice System through a culturally appropriate and responsive lens.

This role is primarily responsible for both in-house and field-based support and resource navigation for Métis Albertans. The MJSSN is also responsible for assisting with the administration of internal programming within the MNA's Justice Department.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for Métis Albertans seeking resource and navigation supports relating to the Criminal Justice System (CJS).
Develop and maintain a catalogue of resources for referral, including but not limited to MNA specific programs and services and other provincial and communitybased programs.
Connect with internal and external supports, services, and resources to build and maintain an uptodate province wide resource database of community based, culturally safe programming and resources for Métis Albertans.
Responsible to know and refer to programming offered by all departments of the MNA and affiliates.
Track use of and barriers to accessing internal programs and services, maintaining documentation of all encounters, and completing reporting requirements according to organizational standards.
Assist Métis Albertans with scribing and maintain rapport with them.
Advocate for Métis Albertans in a formal capacity where required.
Attend and represent the MNA at professional conferences, inservice trainings, and meetings.
Complete briefing notes, memos, and reports as requested.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An indepth understanding of the MNA and Métis culture is an asset.
Knowledge of the justice issues impacting Indigenous peoples.
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to build collaborative, positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, service providers, and community.
Ability to be empathetic and nonjudgmental when assisting Métis Albertans.
Culturally sensitive, compassionate, and trustworthy.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and allocate time and resources effectively.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Proficient computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).

Qualifications

Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field such as social work or criminal justice.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant and related experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Experience in planning and needs assessment is an asset.
Experience working in the justice field is an asset.
Experience working in remote Indigenous and northern communities is an asset.
Indigenous Awareness training is an asset.
Training in Trauma-Informed Care is an asset.

Other Requirements

Position will be based in Edmonton.
Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Some travel within Alberta is a requirement.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License and operational vehicle is required.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required and renewed every two years.
Intervention Record Check required and renewed every two years.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
Training and professional development opportunities.
A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
3 weeks paid vacation.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

The_ _Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

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