Métis Community Outreach Navigator

Métis Community Outreach Navigator

Location: th Avenue NE Calgary, AB

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week), 1-Year Employment Contract

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a full time Métis Community Outreach Navigator to join the Justice Department. Reporting to the Justice Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading efforts to combat trafficking crimes that affect women, men, 2SLGTBQIIA+ individuals, and children. Métis Community Outreach Navigator will provide short term case management and support to Métis victims and survivors of trafficking within the community in finding their path to safety. They will also be responsible for assisting Metis survivors and families in navigating complex justice, social, and mental health systems in a culturally and trauma-informed manner. The successful candidates will have a strong understanding of human trafficking dynamics and a passion for justice and advocating for the rights and well-being of survivors and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide short term case management, referral services and supports to Métis Albertans who are involved in or transitioning out of Human Trafficking.
• Work with clients to develop individualized and goal-oriented transition plans.
• Advocate with and on behalf of clients to ensure they receive timely, culturally appropriate, and individualized support, including incorporating disability and trauma-informed approaches where applicable.
• Assist clients in reaching their goals to wellness by promoting connection to community and natural resources.
• Accompany clients and their family members to meetings and appointments to support goal achievement and assist in gathering, understanding, and organizing key information.
• Create and maintain appropriate systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on human trafficking trends, including number of identified victims and survivors, types of exploitation, and demographic information.
• Develop, monitor, and manage safety planning and crisis prevention while assessing risk.
• Prepare monthly reports in a timely manner.
• Support cultural teachings and the connections to Elders or Knowledge Keepers to promote cultural identity and healing.
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Justice System, Mental Health System, and Addiction Systems.
• Strong knowledge of supports and resources available for Métis Albertans.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care principles, cultural humility, and social justice advocacy.
• Must be able to handle situations with tact, diplomacy, and possess the ability to be empathetic and non-judgmental when assisting Métis Albertans. Ability to be firm and assertive when necessary.
• Culturally sensitive, compassionate, and trustworthy.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative, positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, community members, senior leadership, and Otipemisiwak Métis Government employees.
• Evidence of strong organizational and negotiating skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and google docs, Google sheets and Google Forms.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree/diploma in criminology, criminal justice, social work, addictions, gender studies or other applicable program of study.
• Minimum two years of case management experience, crisis intervention, and outreach.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years relevant experience in working with vulnerable Indigenous (specifically Métis) population that may have experienced challenges or who may have been targeted by Human Trafficking is an asset.
• Experience working in the Justice, or Human Trafficking field is an asset.
• Indigenous Awareness and Trauma-Informed Training is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices governing human trafficking, victim rights, and survivor services.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work shift schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, as well as work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends based on the needs of citizens.
• Must be willing to travel within Alberta and work irregular hours, on occasion, to meet project needs.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license and an operational vehicle.
• A vulnerable Sector Police Information Check and Child Intervention Record Check is required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
• Generous time off policies.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

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The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.