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Business: BC First Nations Justice Council
Address: Merritt
Website: ca.indeed.com

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Empowered by the First Nations Leadership Council and in partnership with the provincial and federal governments, the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is responsible to 204 First Nations in BC. Our mandate is to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations Métis and Inuit people in the criminal justice system and the child protection system, and to support Nations as they move to sovereignty over justice.
We are seeking an "Auntie" Outreach Worker to join our Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) in Merritt. BC. The IJCs are spaces where those facing involvement in the colonial justice systems can come for legal support. BCFNJC recognizes that Indigenous people are significantly overrepresented in both the correctional and child welfare systems and often face intersecting systemic and social barriers to navigating the colonial systems. Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples are among the most impacted as victims, survivors and families of gender-based violence and of MMIWG2S+.
The Auntie, a gender-neutral role, works from a wholistic, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed lens. Working as a collaborator in the IJC team, the Auntie provides short term support to IJC clients who are survivors of violence and/or MMIWG2S+ family members or survivors and are facing child protection and family law matters.
The Auntie conducts needs-based assessments and works to connect IJC clients who meet their service criteria to services and supports that meet those needs. The Auntie can support the legal team in providing accessible information to referred IJC clients around systems, such as the criminal justice, child welfare, youth justice, family law.
The Auntie works in collaboration with the Resource and Support Worker to ensure safety and wellbeing of Intimate Partner Violence and family violence and survivors, including the development of safety plans and pathways to wholistic healing. The Auntie provides guidance and system navigation to MMIWG2S+ families and survivors who are seeking out support to locate missing family members, connect to appropriate services and supports, access and gather information, and/or assist in the connection to legal services through an IJC lawyer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally grounded, short-term support to IJC clients who are survivors of IPV and/or MMIWG2S+ survivors and families with the objective of providing resources and connection to community supports and supporting the navigation of complex systems.
• Support MMIWG2S+ family and survivors to navigate systems and connect to services to locate missing loved ones and/or navigate services and systems seeking justice.
• Work with relevant partners and supports to conduct needs assessments on designated IJC clients to identify required supports and services
• Provide support to IJC clients and lawyers by providing accessible information to clients on systems, legislation, and legal processes that the client may be, or may become involved in such as the child welfare system, criminal court, family law, etc., as well as how to meet the requirements that may have been set out by those systems, including probation orders, child welfare requirements, family maintenance, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the Resource and Support Worker to share referral information and manage organizational demands on the team.
• Support IJC clients dealing with gender-based violence or MMIWG2S+ families and survivors in developing wholistic systems of support through accessing community programs, women’s organizations, health agencies, treatment facilities, housing agencies and any other program or service required and undertake and complete all research, applications, intake documents, and all other necessary requirements, meetings and paperwork
• Support IJC clients dealing with gender-based violence or MMIWG families and survivors in accessing financial support, such as Social Assistance and Persons with Disabilities (PWD), including completing necessary paperwork
• Support IJC clients with additional supports as required based on community needs and guidance
• Provide updates to the office manager on activities being undertaken and any resources required for completion of job duties
• Contribute to the collaborative approach to wrap-around services in the Indigenous Justice Centres
• Work together with the IJC team to maintain a welcoming, high-function centre by supporting colleagues and community partners, as assigned
• Contribute to BCFNJC-wide office management and records keeping
• Comply with BCFNJC policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience advocating for Indigenous women and girls or providing services to combat gender-based violence
• Education or equivalent experience in social work, gender studies, Indigenous studies, health, violence prevention
• Valid BC Driver’s License, the use of a vehicle and ability to travel
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment
• Equivalent lived experience and community connections
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and an understanding of the local Indigenous cultural environment
• Understands what it means to provide a culturally safe environment for clients and co-workers
• Knowledge of provincial and local agencies that offer support services to Indigenous peoples, in particular for offenders, children, youth and families
• Knowledge of First Nations funding agreements and programs / services offered directly by First Nation bands is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including MSWord, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong organizational and file management skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage people to build trust and rapport
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting
• Compassionate, caring, patient and able to work well with others
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, problem solve and take initiative

Reporting: This position reports to the Regional IJC Coordinator
Location and Office Type: Merritt, In-Office
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Extended benefits package that includes health and dental, personal days, paid vacation, and RRSP/TFSA savings plans
Hours: Full-time (35hours / week); 8:30am - 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays

While we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, preference will be provided to Indigenous applicants in accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates of Indigenous background are encouraged to self-identify on their application.