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Justice Advocate

2 months ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Alex Full time
Job Overview

The Justice Navigator is a key member of a multidisciplinary team at The Alex, working to support highly vulnerable Calgarians experiencing legal issues. This is a permanent, full-time position that requires a strong understanding of the legal system and the ability to advocate for clients involved in the justice system.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal support to youth and adult populations
  • Assist clients with understanding and prioritizing legal issues
  • Provide general legal information and referrals to legal and non-legal resources/supports for Alex clients
  • Develop relationships and engage with legal professionals to ensure adequate collaboration to address client justice needs
  • Attend court and legal appointments as appropriate
  • Communicate with and support Alex teams and community partners with legal related matters
  • Assist clients with completing and filing legal documents, as appropriate
  • Track program statistics and prepare relevant reports
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of reliable online information and resources as well as in-person supports and services
  • Monitor changes to laws in areas relating to common legal issues experienced by vulnerable Calgarians
  • Assist with data collection and entry as required
  • Organize education presentation sessions
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience:
  • At minimum, Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminology, law, or related discipline
  • At least three years of related experience is preferred
  • Experience working with and providing information/support to diverse high need populations
  • Previous experience working directly with individuals with complex mental health needs is an asset
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care
  • Knowledge of criminal and civil legal systems/processes, especially in areas including landlord and tenant, employment, child welfare, consumer issues, and discrimination
  • Strong knowledge of local legal resources and supports
  • Excellent crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
  • Ability to multi-task and strong time management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in independent and multi-disciplinary team (collaborative) settings
  • Minimum age of 25 years to drive an Alex fleet vehicle
  • Class 5 driver's license, personal vehicle for business use, clean 3-year drivers abstract, and $2 million liability coverage are required
  • First Aid (Basic or Intermediate) – Level C CPR & AED within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire
  • A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child welfare intervention check are required
  • Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Work Environment and Hours:
  • Outreach and in-office components; Community Health Centre (-2 Ave SE)
  • 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
  • Standard hours 8:30 – 4:30, Monday to Friday. Able to work one evening a month. Some flexibility in schedule may be available
  • Continuous extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing and walking (sometimes up/down stairwells)
  • Frequent driving as part of work duties
  • Occasional time outside in all weather conditions
Benefits:
  • 3-weeks' vacation
  • Medical and Dental Coverage
  • Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
  • RRSP and/or Student Loan Repayment Program (up to 5% match)
  • Personal Days
  • Floating Holiday
  • Sick/Wellness Days
  • Employee Family Assistance Plan
  • Professional Development