Job Description:

The Correctional Liaison Agent – Federal aims to provide support to Inuit detainees within the federal detention and inform them of the services and programs offered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information to federal offenders on the early release opportunities such as Section 84 and parole;
• Identify resources and community contacts that may be used to create a release plan for federal offenders;
• Write release plans in collaboration with Correctional Services staff;
• Provide cultural background and community resources to correctional staff to assist in developing a release plan;
• Participate in meetings related to individual release planning;
• Case management;
• Collaborate with local Justice committees in relation to the Section 84 process;
• Provide support to offenders during their parole hearing;
• Provide general support to offenders if needed;
• Assist in the organization of visits for justice committees or other helpful resources at the federal detention centers for Nunavimmiut.

Qualifications:

• Inuit and cultural knowledge is required;
• Strong desire to support and assist your fellow Inuit to access to culturally appropriate programs and support;
• Experience in intervention with adults;
• Experience in case management;
• Languages: Inuktitut and English;
• Good communication skills : Verbal and written, is required ;
• Computer skills; word, internet, excel, etc;
• Experience working autonomously and in a team settings;
• Be available to travel by vehicle (having a license is an asset) or public transportation, to detention centers within

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual.