Indigenous Resource Liaison

City of LethbridgeLethbridge, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$35.32 hourly

Job description

Job Brief

The Indigenous Resource Liaison is responsible for developing and providing education and awareness about safe reporting in our community as outlined in the Community Support Fund (CSF).

Sept 2024 – April 2026 Term)

Subject to Continued External Funding

At the City, we win the hearts of the community through discipline, teamwork, composure and applying a strategic mind-set. The City of Lethbridge in partnership with Lethbridge Police Service is seeking a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and commitment to providing exemplary public service.

WAGE : $35.32 / per hour (under review)

HOURS OF WORK : Monday to Friday, 32 Hours weekly- with the possibility of weekends – Flexible working hours may be required

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Working in partnership with the City of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) under the direction of the Indigenous Relations Department, the Indigenous Resource Liaison is responsible for developing and providing education and awareness about safe reporting in our community as outlined in the Community Support Fund (CSF). The objective of the CSF is to support the City of Lethbridge in their efforts to address and improve the well-being of community members with a focus on Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQIA2S+ community.

The Liaison will develop preventative resources for the community and deliver in accordance with the CSF goals. They will establish community partnerships to help individuals obtain community resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify key stakeholders serving our community with capacity to implement safe reporting strategies

Development of safe reporting strategies and resources aimed at supporting victims of crime

Development of educational program awareness for victims with community organizations

Support community development initiatives by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders in project planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement which aims to build community resources and understanding of preventative measures for the community

Research to identify, understand and address the behavioral, social, political, economic, environmental and organizational factors that create barriers for the safe reporting of victims of crime with LPS

Review and evaluate trends pertaining to victims of crime with an emphasis on safer reporting methods

Work collaboratively with the LPS and the Community Diversity Liaison Officer to support case management efforts and ensure best practices

Act as the liaison between the victim and LPS as it relates to reporting crimes

Create best practices for the aggregation and dissemination of data collected through the new data collection program.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

This position supports the advancement of City Council’s commitments to reconciliation, including the Reconciliation Implementation Plan (2017), Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Recommendations and Work Plan (2021) as well as supporting the work of the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee of City Council.

Eligibility : This opportunity is grant funded and open to self-identifying First Nation, Metis, and Inuit applicants.

Education : Possesses a proven track record in strategic social and / or health education which could include expertise relating to health promotion and education practices, addiction and mental health, or other social work. A relevant diploma / certificate and experience in a relevant discipline is preferred with a knowledge of legal processes and community resources.

Experience : The individual will have proven experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in results-oriented, high paced culture focused on preventative promotion and education programming. An understanding of Indigenous Cultural processes as well as legal procedures.

Required Competencies : Must possess a valid Alberta driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills :

Experience working with victims of crime

Intensive case management experience

Strong communication and reporting skills; both written and verbal

Must be able to demonstrate competencies in data collection and reporting software.

Steps of the hiring process :

Selected applicants will be contact to complete a Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) security clearance check, which is an enhanced background check and includes a vulnerable sector check; and

Fingerprint verification through Lethbridge Police Service

The successful candidate is required to consent to :

A Child Intervention Record Check (AB Children and Family Services)

Facility Dogs :

As this is a position that will be working closely with LPS, it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in a positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.