Indigenous Prison Liaison Worker

4 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Society Full time

**The Aboriginal Prison Liaison worker will provide**:

- Qualified personnel with a background in Addictions Counseling, knowledge of cultural and spiritual healing practices, a BSW, RCC, or equivalent experience.
- Meet with Aboriginal inmates as requested by Correctional Centre staff or inmates to assist in the development of viable release plans
- Maintain up to date inventory of support resources for Aboriginal offenders throughout the region or province, as appropriate.
- Maintain contact with Aboriginal communities to which inmates may return and promote community support for returning offenders.
- Attend and assist at hearings of the BC Board of Parole if requested by an inmate
- Provide escort services for Aboriginal inmates on temporary absence, as approved by the Warden or appropriate releasing authority
- Conduct or arrange for regular sweat lodge programs for both general population and protective custody inmates
- Notify the Deputy Warden, Programs or his designate forthwith of any matter or information which may pose or suggest an actual or apprehended risk or danger to staff or inmates at the Centre.

**Aboriginal Justice Development**
- Identifying services for offenders required in the community and institution and advocate for their development
- Act as a resource to institution management for the development of Aboriginal programming and cultural awareness for non-Aboriginal inmates and Corrections staff
- Encourage and develop an Aboriginal Elders program and presence at the Institution.

**General**
- Communicate with Institutional staff, Aboriginal inmates and Aboriginal communities and organizations about the role of the Aboriginal Prison Liaison
- Involve appropriate volunteer orientation where required; and arrange for security clearance of all volunteers through the Core Program Coordinator before volunteers enter the institution
- Participate in training provided by the Corrections Branch or Justice Institute of BC as provided by the Deputy Warden, or by TLAFC when appropriate.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location


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