Native Inmate Liaison Officer – 168-24-4
Justice, Nation Building
Contract – 1 year

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, for the Native Inmate Liaison Officer with Justice, Nation Building. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The Native Inmate Liaison Officer reports to and receives direction from the Justice Director

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Native Inmate Liaison Officer (NILO) will be directly accountable to the Six Nations Justice Department Director. The Native Inmate Liaison (NILO) provides leadership, cultural awareness, peer counselling and other services to the Indigenous offenders. They are the link between the offenders and Indigenous communities. The Native Inmate Liaison Officer (NILO) helps ensure the offender’s culture and spiritual needs are understood and met.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year social worker diploma with 3-5 years of front line experience in human services.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Indigenous organizations or with First Nations community.

OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Has excellent report writing skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in fast paced environment
• High level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system.
• High level of communication skills; Interoffice, telephone and written.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Strong level of organizational skills for self.
• Must be a team-oriented player.
• Has a valid G license.
• Possess research and data collection skills.
• Possess Critical Incident stress debriefing skills.
• Aware of Six Nations community and services available in the area.
• Possess the ability to adapt and relate effectively with people of all ages.
• Will participate in recommended training.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Sydney Lewis, Human Resources Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5755 or via email at hrbp4@sixnations.ca.

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Native Inmate Liaison Officer – Contract 1 year – 168-24-4
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0