Purpose:
Is responsible to develop, promote and implement education initiatives to increase knowledge and improve awareness of victims issues in the community. Advocates for victim rights in and outside the community. Researches and drafts the reports, funding proposals, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols required to administer and enhance the Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services program. Participates at meetings of the Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission as a technical resource person.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develops, promotes and implements education initiatives
- Identifies, researches, plans and hosts presentations, training, conferences and other programmatic educational initiatives.
- Researches, develops and publicizes educational materials to raise awareness of victim’s issues, rights and remedies.
- Consults with Victims Support Worker on content and delivery of educational curriculum including presentations, workshops and instruction to institutions.
- Shares information with the community through reports and other publications.
- Keeps abreast of any legislative amendments, policy developments and evolving best practices to ensure information being shared is current.
Advocates for victims’ rights
- Promotes Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services in and outside of the community.
- Promotes awareness of the personal effects of crime.
- Meets with community service providers and shares information on victim needs.
- Collaborates and liaises with internal organizations and external governments in areas of victim’s issues, rights and remedies.
- Facilitates and/or participates in committees, meetings and briefings on victims’ issues in the community.
- Provides information on victim rights and remedies and court processes on a needed basis.
- Provides court preparation and accompaniment, technical assistance and referrals on an as needed basis.
Research and development
- Develops guidelines, manuals, policy, procedures, protocols and other relevant documentation.
- Researches, develops and submits grant and funding proposals to external governments.
- Researches and documents existing systems, processes, and procedures for purpose of standardization and improving effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Researches best practices and models for benchmarking purposes in relevant areas.
- Coordinates and keeps abreast of any new developments in relation to the activities of the specific projects assigned and provides updates.
- Acts in the capacity of technical resource person and participates in Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission meetings.
- Conducts research/surveys and performs needs analysis to ensure that the program meets community needs.
Education & Experience:
- DEC in Social Work, Social Science or related field, plus two (2) to three (3) years relevant experience.
- A background in social services or community leadership is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Understanding of the principles and practices in relation to victim rights, remedies, court processes and other related matters.
- Sound knowledge of Kahnawà:ke’s justice programs, and applicable legislation within Kahnawà:ke; jurisdiction (criminal, civil and penal).
- Knowledge of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s administrative policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the issues facing the community and possible future needs.
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Project management, strong interpersonal skills, and a highly motivated self-starter.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to negotiate and secure funding.
- Planning, time management, and organization skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
- Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet and courteous manner.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adhere to the MCK Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
- The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.
Working Environment:
- Five-day work week in an office and courtroom environment.
- Moderate to high stress associated with dealing with the public.
- Occasional driving or travel to venues or meetings outside of the office.
- Occasional overtime.
Benefits:
⛳ Organizational events
👉Employee assistance program
🚗 On-site parking
⛱️ 10 vacation days
🧘♂️ 15 wellness days
*Benefits evolve and can be subject to change.
Requirements:
Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca
- Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
- When adding attachments, please use PDF format. Any other formats may be blocked from our system.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.