Job title Indigenous Youth and Family Advocate – Prince George Area
Reports to Regional Manager
Status Full Time – 35 hours per week
Salary As per BCGEU Salary Grid - $51,246.62 - $60,175.02 (per year)
Our Organization – Mission Statement: “A Helping Hand to Justice”
The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia provides culturally appropriate
services to Indigenous people and communities consistent with their needs. Our services are
accomplished by assisting persons involved in the criminal justice system; providing access to
counselling and referral services for clients with substance abuse and detox support issues;
providing advocate services for Indigenous families and youth. Our dedicated employees are
responsible to the needs of the community by providing quality, innovative and educational options
where people are treated with dignity and respect.
The Position
We are looking for an individual that can support our clients by ensuring that the needs of all
Indigenous people going through the BC justice system are fully met.
This position is located at: #304 – 1488 4th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4Y2, and is responsible
for covering the communities of Prince George, Quesnel, McBride and MacKenzie. Under the
supervision of the Regional Manager. This position is subject to the policies and procedures of the
Association and agreeing to join the British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union.
Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing guidance, support, advocacy, referrals, connections and education for Indigenous First
Nations, Inuit and Metis families engaged in the court process or Indigenous families that are at
risk of being engaged in the court process.
- Understanding the provisions of the Family Law Act the Child and Family Community Service
Act, the Indian Act and their implications for Indigenous families and children.
- Providing support to Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Metis families to connect with their
indigenous First Nations, Inuit or Metis Representatives for those involved with or at risk of
becoming involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
- Acting as a resource to establish a network for families between their Indigenous communities,
Delegated Agency, Community Service Providers, Lawyers and other resources necessary to
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