Legal Support Program Coordinator – Justice Program – Full Time
- Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
Job Description
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non- profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health the Program Coordinator works in collaboration with the Manager of the Pisiksik Justice Department of Tungasuvvingat Inuit to support inter-agency collaboration, collect data and report between the two agencies in providing services to Inuit community members involved in the justice system. The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, implementing and supporting the day-to-day activities of the Legal System Navigators. This role is also responsible for creating and disseminating educational content and building partnerships that can benefit Inuit by removing barriers to understanding of Canadian Legal systems (including criminal, human rights and family law) and enhancing cultural competency for those interacting with Inuit.
Hours
37.5 hours – Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that the project aligns with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles (IQ)
- Oversees, supervises and supports the work of the Justice System Navigators in managing client referrals, supporting work plans and implementing direct service delivery model.
- Creates and maintains documents, databases, and tracks client participation and progress.
- Supports inter-agency collaboration by organizing and chairing inter- agency meetings
- Networks and collaborates with justice system partners, stakeholders
- Represents Inuuqatigiit Centre and in a professional fashion and
- maintains positive working relations with co-workers, the community and other service providers
- Develops and deepens program partnerships with agencies in the areas of law, education, child welfare, mental health, and the Canadian Justice System
- Develops and distributes culturally and linguistically relevant legal information and resources to the Inuit community through various means including social media
- Organizes training events and workshops, legal information clinics, etc.
- Promotes project services through various mediums (print, digital marketing, social media, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with legal/justice organizations and lawyers to help Inuit access legal information and advice
- Develops and implement Inuit cultural education and presentations for partners in the justice system
- Develops documents to support implementation of program and service-delivery.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation to track data gathered by both Inuuqatigiit;
- Centre and TI project staff, as well as generate reports as required for project funder.
- Provides written reports as needed to agencies, courts and police, community programs and collaterals.
- Maintains accurate statistics and report as required
Qualifications and Requirements
- Inuit descent preferred.
- Post-secondary education related to criminal justice, mental health, or
- social work or equivalent training and experience.
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
- Experience working with adults in conflict with the law.
Skills and Knowledge
- Fluency in Inuktitut an asset.
- Experience providing case management services.
- Knowledge of Inuit culture and teachings and the historical impacts of colonization and inter-Generational trauma.
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit community and families.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Experience with program development and implementation
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software.
- Strong organizational, program planning, evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide trauma informed client care.
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative staff team environment.
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment;
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children, youth, and families
Conditions of Employment
- Medical certification of good health.
- Negative COVID-19 test.
- TB Test, if applicable, and other immunizations up-to -date
- Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) required in keeping with
- Inuuqatigiit Centre’s Personnel Policies and Procedures; and
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified); and
- Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle is a strong asset
Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to: Human Resources Department, at jobs@inuuqatigiit.ca
Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.
When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.
We thank all who apply for this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is dependent upon funding approval.
Inuuqatigiit Centre supports Inuit children and youth in Ottawa, to be strong, healthy and proud community members with knowledge of their culture, connection to the local Inuit community, equitable access to services and supported by their families. We do this through culturally strength-based programs and individualized services for the children, youth and their families that improve their ability to live a good life. All of our programs and advocacy work are rooted in the components of head start and guided by the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.
We are committed to building strength and resiliency within families and within the Inuit community. We believe that families who are healthy and strong are able to raise healthy and strong children.
Tapping into the strengths of families from a place of resiliency and capability is a philosophy that permeates all of Inuuqatigiit programs. The staff of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families supports the belief that it is a parent’s right and responsibility to be involved in all aspects of the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of their child’s programming.
The philosophy of the Inuuqatigiit is holistic, child-centred and community driven. We recognize that serving a child means serving a family. On a daily basis, we provide a multitude of family support services that includes but is not limited to one on one support, court accompaniment, Children’s Aid Society access visits, individual advocacy and referrals. Our approach is to support a family on their journey to physical, spiritual and emotional well-being by providing a caring, supportive and culturally based hub of services that meets their individual needs.