Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

COMMUNITY RELEASE AND REINTEGRATION WORKER

Sandy Lake, ON

The Community Release and Reintegration Program provides wrap-around client services from pre- charge diversion, to bail, through to sentencing and to reintegration.

Qualifications:
• Experience and education in Social Services, Justice, or Indigenous Studies.
• Knowledge of the justice system, the criminal court, justice issues affecting Indigenous peoples is ideal.
• Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Excellent, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Positive role model in the community

Primary Responsibilities:
• Build strong relationships with community, and justice partners.
• Interview clients, complete assessments and determine eligibility for programs.
• Obtain client information, adhere to program requirements, and communicate outcomes.
• Supervise bail court orders and provide aftercare support to clients in the Bail Program.
• Assist clients with social, mental health, education, housing, life-skills and well-being services, to reintegrate into the community following incarceration.
• Provide counselling referrals to clients.

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

Location: Sandy Lake, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2024

Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

COMMUNITY LEGAL WORKER

Dryden, Kenora, ON

The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation provides legal, paralegal, and law-related services including public legal education to the members of the First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The Corporation also functions as an Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO).

The CLW is a crucial member of the NALSC team. S/he will work with justice personnel and the community to improve access to justice and assist clients and their families in various legal matters. S/he will play a central role in the development and delivery of public legal education and assist in promoting and coordinating NALSC restorative justice programs in the community.

Qualifications:
• completion of Secondary School
• willing to learn the various aspects of the legal system including Restorative Justice alternatives
• understands need for confidentiality
• able to work with minimal supervision
• satisfactory written and oral communications skills including computer skills
• ability to speak the Oji Cree language preferred
• willingness to communicate with others about law-related and traditional issues
• must be willing and able to travel

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

Location: Dryden, Kenora, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2024

Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

BAIL VERIFICATION WORKER

Thunder Bay, ON

The Indigenous Bail Worker is responsible for creating release plans, supervising bail court orders, enforcing release conditions, and providing support to clients in a culturally based approach.

Qualifications:
• Two years related work experience in a social or justice services environment and/or post- secondary education in social services, law, politics, or Indigenous studies.
• Proven ability to work with individuals from the community.
• Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, displacement, and barriers facing Indigenous communities.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues.
• Experience in counselling, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care is an asset.
• Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Strong computer literacy skills and ability to use MS Office Software.
• Some travel may be required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays as required.
• Criminal record check is required.
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway an asset.

Benefits:

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

Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
CLOSING DATE: May 26, 2024

Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WORKER

Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Timmins, ON

The Restorative Justice Worker will be responsible for delivering and reporting on the implementation and progress of the initiative in the target communities funded under the project.

Qualifications:
• Education and/or equivalent experience in social, justice or law related field;
• Experience with the Euro-Canadian Legal system and knowledge of the Indigenous Justice system and experience with Restorative Justice Circles;
• Experience in organizing and delivering training programs;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment;
• Computer skills – working with Microsoft applications, email and internet;
• Public speaking skills and excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Willingness to communicate with others about law related and traditional issues;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively;
• Access to reliable transportation;
• Ability to speak Cree/Oji-Cree/Ojibway would be an asset.

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

Location: Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Timmins, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
CLOSING DATE: May 26, 2024

Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/