As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December 16 paid public and employer holidays Health care spending account About the role The Métis Community Diversion Coordinator (MCDC) MNO Advocacy Program, reports to the Supervisor of Advocacy. The Coordinator overseesthe MNO's Métis Community Diversion Program (the Program and volunteers) in locations throughout region 3, however, servicing particularly in the Timmins and Cochrane court house regions. The Coordinator works with court staff and other partners to provide legal supports and information to clients, facilitates client referrals internally and externally, provides information to queries about the criteria for the program, advocates for candidates for diversion circle participation, facilitates the diversion circles and co-develops a diversion circle action plan with clients and diversion circle volunteers. The MCDC assists Métis accused (12+ yrs) at pre and post-charge stages of the criminal justice system with: securing legal counsel, attending court and understanding criminal proceedings, presenting testimony in written or verbal form before the Court on behalf of the client. Work directly with youth and adult Indigenous persons who have been accused of committing an offence. Develop a communication strategy, including education and awareness-building materials, required to support and market the Métis Community Diversion Program in Region 3 (particularly in Timmins and Cochrane), and to encourage self-identification of Métis accused who would benefit from the Métis Community Diversion Program. Recruit and develop a roster of community members and volunteers who are available to participate in diversion circles for the Diversion Program. Ensure program volunteer community members are familiar with restorative justice and the diversion process. Build awareness about the Métis Community Diversion Program internally with MNO client-service staff by actively networking and connecting with existing clients. Build awareness about the Métis Community Diversion Program with regional Métis Community Councils throughout Region 3, and other relevant community partners. Develop strategic collaborative partnerships at the courthouses and within the community with court workers, legal counsel, Crown Attorneys and other partner organizations throughout Region 3. Maintain accurate records and reports on accused's progress on diversion plans in accordance to PHIPPA standards as well as adherence to records management of Youth involved in the Criminal Justice System (YJS Protocols). Implement annual project work plans and activity reports. Completion of post-secondary education in justice, legal studies, social work, criminology or equivalent combination of education and experience Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and barriers involved for Indigenous adults and youth involved in the CJS Knowledge of justice related resources to assist clients and the community to navigate legal information and resources throughout the catchment region A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment Strong project coordination, including the design and implementation of project work-plans Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision Knowledge of Métis and/or Indigenous justice principles and the legal system Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based reports and professional presentations Demonstrated ability in policy and program development and evaluation Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection. Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection. Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021. 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