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Job Posting: Reintigration/ Reconcilliation Support Worker
created: Dec 18, 2018
Native Counselling Services Of Alberta
Reintigration/ Reconcilliation Support Worker
Stan Daniels Healing Centre, Calgary, Ab
Competition No. 1778
Closing Date:- January 2nd, 2019
Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) is a diverse, dynamic non-government organization that is committed to the holistic wellness and equitable treatment of Alberta’s Indigenous individuals, families and communities since 1970. NCSA is implementing a reintegration program to assist offenders, their families, victims where the offender potentially will be returning to This process will involve individuals while in custody working the Reconciliation Officer to prepare for the circle which will include the guidance and leadership of an Elder. This program will work with Bowden, Drumheller, Grande Cache Institutions, Stan Daniels Healing Centre and Buffalo Sage Wellness House a Section 81 healing lodge operated by NCSA. The target audience of this program is Indigenous offenders from the aforementioned facilities. This individual will work out of our Calgary office.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive experience working with and understanding of the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta, comfortable learning and observing cultural protocols, experience in working with Elders in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license; provide driver’s abstract, criminal record check and child intervention record prior to hire. Ability to travel as required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work alone and within a team environment.
- Must be prepared when required to work various shifts, with excellent time management skills, with the ability to communicate both verbal and written.
- Minimum education grade 12 with previous experience working with Corrections would be a definite asset.
- Knowledge of the National Parole Board, Correctional Services Canada and Correctional Release Act a definite asset.
- Required to have awareness/knowledge of the historical and current issues within our Indigenous Society resulting in Indigenous over representation within the Correctional Justice System.
Please forward resume to
Manager Human Resources
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
14904 – 121 A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1A3
Phone/Fax: 780-482-7893
Email: marg-milicevic@ncsa.ca
We thank all applicants in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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