Regional Community Justice Worker

SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in what is now southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.

Overview

Reporting to the Community Justice Manager, the Community Justice Worker (CJW) will work directly with community, the Department of Justice, RCMP, the Crown, and other organizations or service providers in the areas of diversion, reintegration, victim services, crime prevention, and mediation. This position will be located in Brandon, Manitoba and will service surrounding First Nation communities.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management and Screening

• Provide case management for all files that are referred to the program
• Attend court on a weekly basis to provide progress updates on client files
• Liaise with Crown to screen potential cases
• Provide updates to the Crown and RCMP on the status and / or completion of cases, including diversions

Advocacy and Client Support

Community Justice Committee Management

Collaboration and Reporting

Education and Qualifications

Other Requirements

Wage Range

$50,000 – $55,000 Annually

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume to :

Human Resources

Southern Chiefs’ Organization

202-600 Empress Street

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0L5

Fax : (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca

Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates. Please self-identify in your cover letter.

Proof of education will be required at the point of hire where an incumbent has graduated from a relevant program.

Please note that SCO does not offer hybrid / remote work options unless specifically stated.

Testing may form part of the selection process.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for up to six months.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contact for further consideration.

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