Dual Courtworker

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Counselling Services of Alberta is seeking a full-time Dual court worker in High Prairie, Alberta. The role involves guiding clients through court processes, preparing them for hearings and connecting with community supports.

A deep understanding of Indigenous communities and trauma is essential. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work background, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and reliable transportation for travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language knowledge.
• Historic trauma and colonization impacts understood.
• Understanding of Child and Family Services, Justice and court systems, corrections Canada, housing and income supports.
• Social Work degree or related experience with complex needs.
• Ability to build relationships with communities and organizations.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft 365 and App 360.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional representation of Native Counselling Services of Alberta.
• Reliable vehicle with valid insurance for employment.
• Current criminal record check and child intervention check.

Responsibilities

• Explain court charges, court procedures, clients’ responsibilities, Legal Aid, Lawyers, Children’s Services investigation, court orders and circle procedures.
• Support clients to prepare for and attend court.
• Refer to other community supports and programs.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Trauma awareness

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Professional representation

Driver's license / Vehicle

Documentation skills

Education

Social Work degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

App 360

Job description

Full-Time Position – High Prairie, Alberta

Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination.

Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) provides court services throughout Alberta. The court worker programs are free of charge and available to assist and support individuals through the court system. Currently we have a vacant position for a Dual court worker in our Valleyview location. The individual should be dependable, committed to supporting individuals who are addressing their legal issues.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• To explain court charges, court procedures, clients’ responsibilities, Legal Aid, Lawyers, Children’s Services investigation, court orders and circle procedures.
• Supporting clients to prepare for and attend court.
• To make the appropriate referrals where applicable to other community supports and programs.

Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
• Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
• Understanding of the operations of Child and Family Services, Justice and court systems, corrections Canada, housing and income supports is an asset.
• Social Work degree or related human resource experience or experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to develop relationships and work with the communities with organizations and individuals.
• Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365 and App 360.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational, time management skills.
• Ability to represent Native Counselling Services of Alberta in a professional manner.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, valid insurance to use your vehicle as part of your employment.
• Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention check.

Starting salary- $49,980.00 annual

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.