Job Description - Justice Cultural Support Worker

Job Description - Justice Cultural Support Worker

Position: Justice Cultural Support Worker

Reporting to: Coordinator of Justice Supports

Location: First Light Friendship Centre

Summary

As a member of the Indigenous Housing & Inclusion Team, Justice Cultural Support workers work with individuals who have present or previous justice involvement. The team’s work is steeped in anti-oppressive practice while working with a strong understanding of intergenerational and historical trauma and its effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Justice Supports, the Justice Cultural Support Worker is responsible for providing one-on-one and group support to individuals who have/are involved within the justice system. The role will consist of providing a holistic approach to mentoring folks and providing a safe space to share and work on their wellness journey in a positive way.

Employees on this team often become aware of privileged information and personal stories of intergenerational trauma, intimate partner violence, grief, addictions, historical trauma, etc. Therefore, employees on this team must demonstrate a strong sense of self, have the ability to recognize and act appropriately on their own triggers, have a strong self-care plan and the awareness and willingness to seek support if needed. The First Light Friendship Centre has a confidential employee and family assistance program which is available to all staff at no cost.

Core Skill Set

• Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous groups within Newfoundland and Labrador with strong knowledge of local culture and traditions
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Federal and Provincial Justice systems
• High level of confidentiality
• Professional documentation skills
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Positive and professional attitude and commitment to continual process improvement
• Strong knowledge of local community justice support services and resources
• Strong awareness of appropriate personal and professional boundaries

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to participants referred to the justice cultural support worker, with an emphasis on those involved in the justice/corrections system, this primarily involves in-reach support
• Provide secondary land-based support to participants who want to reconnect to the land for their own traditional wellness journey
• Coordinate services and advocate on behalf of Individuals to ensure their needs are met by government and community systems
• Report regularly on progress of client’s support plan and provide recommendations on future justice, housing or cultural support required.
• Other related duties as assigned, relevant to the functionality of the Indigenous Housing and Inclusion team

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Diploma/degree, or acceptable combination of similar education, in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Community Development, Indigenous Studies, etc.
• Deep knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions & practices
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role providing one-on-one and family support
• Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract
• Clear Record of Conduct and Vulnerable sector check

Apply

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to Hiring@firstlightnl.ca.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

First Light celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of Indigenous identity or status, lived experience, national or other origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, or other characteristics. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who carry lived experience expertise, acknowledging the value and alignment with First Light’s organizational goals. We’re committed to supporting candidates throughout the application process by accommodating any disability-related requests.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-30
Expected start date: 2025-05-12