INDIGENOUS RESILIENCE WORKER

Yeqox Nilin Justice Society (YNJS) is seeking a full-time Resilience Worker. The person who is hired will work with all the existing programs to assist clients and implement programs in the Tŝilhqot’in and Ulkatcho communities. Connect with communities and organizations to maintain and create new working relationships. Provides opportunities for victims, offenders, and communities affected by a crime to communicate (directly or indirectly) about the causes, circumstances, and impact of that crime, and to address their related needs. Regular work hours are from Monday to Fridays but may vary for specific programs/emergency needs as required.

Education and Experience:

Degree in Human Services or related field or three-year relevant experience
Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract
Reliable Vehicle
Class 5 B.C Drivers Licence

Knowledge/Experience/Specific Skills:

Experience in facilitating talking circles and/or workshops
delivering services to clients
Experience in recruiting volunteers
Outstanding oral/ written communication skills
Must be able to work independently and efficiently
Experience with emergency response team practices is an asset
Proven ability to work with stakeholders from multiple disciplines and develop collaborative relationships
Knowledge utilizing Office and virtual presentation apps

Responsibilities

Maintain working relationships with the Tsilhqot’in and Ulkatcho First Nations communities
Maintain sustainable programs with the goal of improving services to adult and youth
Coordinate trainings for the staff and community partners
Ability to write proposals, grants reports, compile statistics and create presentations
Develop and coordinate education and prevention workshops related to existing programs
Travel to communities for client visits and program facilitation

Salary: $25.00 an hour (30 hours a week)

Closing Date: Jan 31, 2023, at 4pm

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and 3 work related references to:

Violet Fuller

Executive Director

103-383 Oliver Street

Williams Lake, BC

executivedirector@yeqoxnilin.com Fax: 778-412-9538

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry – per Section 16 (1) Canadian Human Rights Act

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