Justice Navigator

Do you have a passion for advocating for individuals navigating the justice system? Have you worked with vulnerable populations facing legal, housing, or mental health challenges? Are you looking for a role where you can bridge the gap between legal systems and social services to create meaningful change? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Do

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

Reporting to the Social Team Lead, the Justice Navigator will use their knowledge of the legal system to advocate for clients involved in the justice system and to connect individuals to legal support, as appropriate. The Justice Navigator is a member of a multidisciplinary team working to support highly vulnerable Calgarians experiencing legal issues, many of whom may also experience challenges posed by homelessness, mental health, addictions, and poverty.

This is a permanent , full-time position.

What You Will Do :

• Provide legal support to youth and adult populations.
• Assist clients with understanding and prioritizing legal issues.
• Provide general legal information and referrals to legal and non-legal resources / supports for Alex clients through phone, email or in-person.
• Develop relationships and engage with legal professionals working with clients to ensure adequate collaboration to address client justice needs.
• Attend both court and legal appointments as appropriate.
• Communicate with and support Alex teams and community partners with legal related matters.
• Assist clients with completing and filing legal documents, as appropriate.
• Track program statistics and prepare relevant reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of reliable online information and resources as well as in-person support and services.
• Monitor changes to laws in areas relating to common legal issues experienced by vulnerable Calgarians.
• Assist with data collection and entry as required.
• Organize education presentation sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring :

Work Environment and Hours :

What We Offer :

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include :