Justice Coordinator/Counsellor

Yellowknives Dene First Nation; Ndilǫ; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance: Northern Travel

Group insurance

Pension benefits

Diverse work environment

Job summary

YKDFN is seeking a Justice Coordinator/Counsellor to support justice programs and wellness services in Ndilo. You will promote services, plan assessments, and provide counseling to individuals and families as part of a multidisciplinary wellness team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with First Nation organizations, program development, and community engagement to advance healthy lifestyles. A strong interpersonal approach and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in the drug & alcohol field.
• Experience with alcohol, drug and other socio-economic issues and their effects on individuals, families and the community.
• Experience working with First Nation organizations/governments is required.
• Ability to speak/write Dogrib or Chipewyan is an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver Justice programs to YKDFN members through home, hospital, agency visits, community presentations and programs.
• Plan and deliver assessment, support and counseling services (substance use, family violence, grief and loss).
• Coordinate with treatment and community-based mental health services and case management.
• Conduct individual/family intervention meetings and case conferencing.
• Establish and support YKDFN Justice Committee and regular meetings.
• Identify partner services, schedule activities and ensure confidential office space.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tactful and diplomatic

Dogrib/Chipewyan language

Computer skills

Tools

Computer hardware

Software knowledge

Job description

Under direction from the Wellness Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor, the Justice Coordinator/Counsellor will provide support in the justice programs, including health promotion activities to the community, family and individual. The incumbent works in the Wellness team setting to achieve the goals of healthy lifestyle for the community. The incumbent will gather, organize, transmit and exchange information to facilitate planning, program development and delivery, and sound community justice programs; and plans and delivers assessment, support and counseling services.

This is a full-time position based in Ndilo Monday to Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote and deliver Justice programs and services to the YKDFN members through home, hospital, agency visit, community presentations and programs.
• Plan and deliver assessment, support and counseling services (Substance abuse and other addictions, Family violence, grief and loss
• Plan and deliver services :(Assisting with delivering programs, client referrals to treatment and other addictions programming, work with youth program for preventions program delivery, client referrals to community based mental health services, case management)
• Individual/Family intervention meetings when required (Case conferencing, partnership with appropriate professional resources)
• Establish and develop YKDFN Justice Committee (Develop terms of reference, identify community members, host regular meetings with committee)
• Promote delivery of mental health services, living support services and justice in communities (Identification of partner services, develop schedule, identify confidential office space and expectations, identification of partner services)
• Facilitate transfer of clients to court, community based mental health and living support services.
• Include community-based mental health and living support services in community events and presentations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in the drug & alcohol field.
• Experience with alcohol, drug and other socio-economic issues and their effects on individuals, families and the community.
• Experience working with First Nation organizations/governments is required.
• A thorough knowledge and work experience with various computer hardware and software.
• The ability to speak/write Dogrib or Chipewyan is a definite asset.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with individuals at all organization levels, in a progressive manner that would lead to the successful accomplishment of YKDFN goals and objectives.
• Must be tactful and diplomatic.

What We Offer:

YKDFN provides a competitive salary that, commensurate with experience), Northern Travel Allowance, comprehensive group insurance, pension benefits, and a supportive, culturally diverse work environment.