Court Worker

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

Court Worker

The Yorkton Tribal Council is seeking one (1) highly motivated individual for the position of Sectorial Court worker in the Justice Department. Reporting to the Director of Justice, the Sectorial Court worker position is responsible for assisting aboriginal youth and adults charged with an offence and youth alleged to have committed an offence before the Criminal Court to receive fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. This position exists to provide Aboriginal accused, at the earliest possible stage and all stages of the criminal justice process, with timely and accurate information about the nature of their charge and consequences, their rights and responsibilities, options including alternative justice processes if available and appropriate referral to legal and community resources.

Duties:

• Attend court (Provincial Adult Court/Youth Court) and ensure that all clients that are eligible for alternatives to court process are referred to the program
• Out of court on behalf of accused (accused family, spouse etc.)
• Interview clients who are in need of assistance and determine their needs
• Diversion adult, youth, family – providing alternative measures options

· Keep in confidence all file information respecting victims and offenders, in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Canadian Criminal Code

· Liaise with the Justice Personnel (police, Crown, Legal Aide and other Court workers)

· Conduct presentations, meetings with communities, schools and aboriginal groups to share information relating to programming and to ensure community commitment to community development for future Justice and crime prevention programming

· Perform work on Reserve

• Prepare and making referrals – legal information, referral to service agency

• Case preparation – reporting to Database
• Gather and submitting all necessary documents for the purpose of statistical analysis
• Keep records of offenders referred to the program as required by funding agencies
• Train for self-study, research, supervisor contact
• May be required to cover South Sectorial Court worker duties
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Must have a post-secondary education (diploma or degree) from an accredited justice related program and/or have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in the justice system. Knowledge in Victim Offender Mediation, Restorative Justice and Crisis Intervention is considered to be an asset.
• Must have 2 years of prior experience working with the public, youth and adults.

• Must be willing to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and must submit a current Criminal Record Check.

· Work irregular or extended hours to complete special requests and/or projects

· Must manage a number of people, priorities and projects at one time, and may have to respond to emergency or crisis situations

• The environment requires excellent organizational, time management and stress management skills

Please quote Competition Name.

Salary: To Commensurate with qualifications. A combination of education, relevant training and work experience will be considered.

On the basis that YTC’s primary purpose is to serve the needs of Indigenous persons, YTAI may give preference to Indigenous persons as a special plan designed to promote employment equity and prevent disadvantages, under S. 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and as a designated equity group under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code;

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Sunday, February 25, 2024, at midnight

Please submit resume applications and cover letters to:

Attention: Human Resources – Ajay Tadi

Yorkton Tribal Administration Inc,

Suit 102-506 Broadway Street West,

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, S3N 0P3

FAX: 306.786.6264

***Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Shortlist candidates must be willing to provide a current originalcopy of the Canadian Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector Check at the time of the interview and three (3) written reference letters.***

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-25