JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warriors Way Project is a partnership with Edmonton Police Service, Warriors Way provides intervention and community reintegration services to Urban Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Cultural residents of Edmonton. Our project provides two streams of services, one that provides prevention and intervention services to BIPOC who are involved with the criminal justice system and the other stream provides community reintegration to BIPOC who are being released from incarceration.
The Social Navigator position is an essential position that will assist the offender with their willingness to participate in desistance of criminal behavior in the Edmonton community. The Navigator will be responsible for supporting and working directly with the IOM and/or BAU Clients, in collaboration with EPS Detectives to develop appropriate case management strategies for each individual.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have own vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract
• Must have 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).
• Must successfully pass an Enhanced Security Clearance through Edmonton Police Service.
• Candidates have completed training in Suicide Intervention
• Standard First Aid,
• Crisis Intervention and De-escalation skills.

EDUCATION:

Degree of Diploma in social or human services or related field, or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working with complex, high risk populations. It is expected that they maintain and are in good standing with any relevant professional bodies they may be members of.

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of indigenous peoples, new immigrants, ethno-cultural groups and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of addictions, gangs, sexual exploitation, homelessness, poverty, use and neglect.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system would be an asset
• Basic computer and report writing skills, including Microsoft Office and experience working with data base.
• Ability to model and teach appropriate behaviors such as communication, conflict management, problem solving, decision making and non-abuse behavior management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of community resources, knowledge of issues faced by high-risk individuals who have experienced significant trauma with high criminogenic factors and are now experiencing homelessness, poverty, and both mental health conditions and substance use.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience completing professional documentation.
• Experience working with and understanding the unique challenges that Indigenous and multicultural individuals and families face, particularly those with significant criminal histories.
• Capacity for conflict resolution.
• Effective risk management.
• Advocacy in systems.
• Group facilitation.
• Role and scope navigation.
• Inclusion and equity.
• Digital literacy.

• Establish relationship-based practice with participants and build rapport with caseworkers, family members & other supports.
• Attend case conference meetings with clients as needed.
• Provide support and resources to clients and families or caregivers in accessing community resources.
• Build rapport with clients, family members & other professional and natural supports.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to the clients and their family.
• Advocate ensuring basic needs of participant are being met.
• Respect and meet the various cultural needs of the participant.
• Provide guidance and support and make referrals for participants on issues related to health, family, addictions, education, employment, recreation and housing.
• Provide support during court proceedings.
• Establish working relationships with other community service agencies within the field.
• Evening Work/Shift Work as required.
• Any other related tasks assigned by Supervisor/Edmonton Police Sergeant.