Justice Worker
Job No:
TTES442
Location:
Kamloops
JOB POSTING
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.
POSITION TITLE: TteS Justice Worker
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUPERVISOR: Manager of Community Services
TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent
REFERENCE #: 2026-138
Purpose of Position:
To provide justice-related services to TteS Band Members through delivery of the Restorative Justice Program, Alternative Measures, and Community Work Service, provide support (as directed) from the First Nations Court, and oversee the administration and coordination of other legal services as required by current contracts.
The TteS Justice Worker takes a problem solving and restorative justice approach to sentencing. Where the sentence includes a probation order, a healing plan is developed with the client to address the underlying reasons which have brought the individual into conflict with the law. The overall objective of the approach is to reduce the recidivism rate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides justice-related services to TteS Band Members within the Secwépemc territory. The Justice Worker will provide services required to establish and implement programs as set out in the Restorative Justice Program and any other TteS contracts which are applied to and accepted by the TteS Justice Worker, including but not limited to (95%):
- Indigenous Justice Program:
- Liaise with Justice System and community agencies to ensure effective communications.
- Liaise with Justice System and community agencies to include information workshops and cross-cultural training sessions with staff of government agencies and to provide training for community members, as directed by the Community Services Manager.
- Develop and maintain programming that reflects traditional customs and practices of the Secwepemc as directed by the Community Services Manager and in accordance with best practices.
- Develop and institute a restorative justice and reparation-focused sentencing advisory process for adult offenders.
- Assist and facilitate First Nations participation in developing individual case/action plans for community members referred by the community, the courts, RCMP, Crown Counsel and/or Corrections BC.
- Develop and implement constructive strategies for handling offender relapses and their failure to complete action plans, contracts, and/or their agreements.
- Develop and/or participate in programming as mutually agreed upon by the TteS Justice Worker, Community Services Manager, and the Corrections Branch.
- Monitor adult offenders under the supervision of the Corrections Branch, which may include but not be limited to: Pre-Trial Release (Bail), and Community Supervision which includes, Diversion, Electronic Monitoring, Probation and Conditional Releasing such as temporary absences and parole (Provincial or Federal).
- Maintain client/case records including, but not limited to, all forms, documentation of client contacts, case actions and all other records as outlined in the Schedule of Service ensuring that case planning and case management are given highest priority.
- Provide statements of account services/invoices as required under the Restorative Justice Program and any future contracts and agreements.
- Provide a report on the Indigenous Justice Program, outlining new objectives and goals for the fiscal year by March 31st, and provide a reasonable expectation of client caseload, quantified by referral source, by the timeline required under the contract.
- Work with the First Nations Court to deal with deterrence and prevention, diversion, sentencing, rehabilitation, and incarceration.
- Assist First Nations victims of crime, using traditional Indigenous methods and as directed by the contract and the Community Services Manager.
- Encourage crime prevention through information, education, and community development programming with First Nations communities.
- Strive to truth and reconciliation within the justice system.
- First Nations Court:
- Provide support, including but not limited to: photocopying, advertising important dates and liaising between relevant parties and Indigenous Legal Services.
- Coordinate workshops and cross-cultural training with TteS and other stakeholder governments.
- Alternative Measures:
- Receives referrals from Crown Counsel, then screens and monitors referred clients in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Notifies Community Corrections of cases where Crown Counsel wishes to obtain risk assessments of Indigenous persons charged with spousal assault, or psychological/psychiatric evaluations where sexual offences are alleged.
- Receives the summary statements from Community Corrections outlining factors to weigh when considering the application of Alternative Measures to both the First Nations contractor and to the Crown in cases where Community Corrections has conducted risk assessments of Indigenous persons charged with spousal assault or psychological/psychiatric evaluations where sexual offences are alleged.
- Informs the Community Services Manager and others as appropriate in the event of any critical incidents involving the client.
- Community Work Service
- Receives referrals for court ordered community work service from Community Corrections and provides community work service programming to clients after screening for Alternative Measures.
- Screen and monitor clients in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
- Legal Aid Intake:
- Provide Legal Aid intake services to TteS Band Members in the Secwépemc territory.
- Distribute legal information to TteS Band Members that are located in areas that are served by the Kamloops Court Registry.
- Provide TteS Band Members with increased access to legal information, advice and representation.
- Community Services Administration:
- Provides regular activity reports to the Community Services Manager. Attends staff meetings of the Community Services Department as directed. Provides briefing notes, memorandums regarding justice issues related to TteS as requested.
- All other duties as assigned (5%)
Financial Responsibility:
Assists with budget preparation, and monitors throughout the fiscal year.
Responsible for any monthly program expenses and shall account for all money spent on client expenses, program resources, travel and mileage, and other allowable expenses.
Supervision or Training Duties:
Incumbent does not directly supervise staff. Incumbent must be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Professional Certification, Education and Experience:
- Education in Corrections, Criminal Justice, and 3 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or training.
- Must pass a Criminal Record Check—Vulnerable Sector.
- Must have current valid Class 5 driver’s licence and own reliable transportation.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Proven ability to work in First Nations community.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Strong tact and diplomacy.
- Must have strong teamwork and cooperation, service orientation, problem solving, and judgement skills.
- Knowledge of contemporary and traditional court systems (First Nations Court).
- Knowledge of resources (referrals to RCMP Victim Services, Drug and Alcohol Counselling – TteS, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Native Court Workers, etc.)
- Knowledge of the BC First Nations Justice strategy and how it relates to our local priorities.
An equivalent combination of education, training, lived experience, cultural knowledge, and professional experience may be considered
Benefits:
- Extended health, dental, and vision
- 7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance
HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.
PAY GRADE: Starting at $31.41-$32.77 depending on education & experience.
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