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About the Role

The Métis Community Diversion Coordinator (MCDC) facilitates alternative pathways within the justice system for eligible individuals, advocating for diversion and assessing client needs. This role coordinates community-based programs, monitors compliance with diversion action plans, and collaborates with justice stakeholders to support clients in addressing underlying issues. The position emphasizes restorative justice principles to reduce recidivism and foster positive client outcomes, aligning with the MNO’s priority to advance self-determination in redressing community harm.

Responsibilities

Work directly with youth and adult Indigenous persons accused of committing an offence.
Advocate for diversion alternatives with justice stakeholders.
Complete diversion circles, including intake, action plans, compliance monitoring, and circle reports.
Develop a communication strategy to support and market the Métis Community Diversion Program and encourage self-identification.
Build internal awareness of the Métis Community Diversion Program by networking with MNO programs.
Recruit and develop a roster of community members and volunteers for diversion circles.
Provide orientation and training to program volunteers on restorative justice and the diversion process.
Develop strategic collaborative partnerships with court workers, defense counsel, duty counsel, Crown Attorneys, and other organizations.
Attend regular court dates to assist clients and increase program presence.
Maintain accurate records and reports on accused's progress in accordance with privacy standards and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
Conduct program evaluation activities.
Implement and carry out annual project work plans and activity reports.
Promote organizational values through positive and professional relationships.
Report all unsafe conditions, hazards, accidents, and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and MNO policies.
Perform other job/branch-related duties as required.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of experience in Indigenous client services and/or case management within the justice or social service sector.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and barriers for Indigenous adults and youth.
Knowledge of justice-related resources for clients.
Knowledge of community organizations offering support services (e.g., mental health, addiction, housing, employment).
High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment.
Demonstrated advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong project coordination skills, including the design and implementation of project work-plans.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Comprehensive understanding of Métis-specific and broader Indigenous Gladue factors.
Proven ability to implement harm reduction and trauma-informed principles in case management.
Must possess a valid G-class driver’s license.
Willing and able to travel throughout Ontario, and occasionally throughout Canada.
Willing and able to occasionally work hours outside of the regular schedule.
Knowledge of FIPPA and PIPEDA legislation.

Skills

Indigenous client services
Case management
Justice sector knowledge
Social service knowledge
Criminal justice system understanding
Indigenous barriers awareness
Resource navigation
Community organization knowledge
Technology literacy
Office equipment proficiency
Advanced written communication
Advanced verbal communication
Project coordination
Independent work
Harm reduction principles
Trauma-informed principles
FIPPA legislation
PIPEDA legislation

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

College Diploma (1 or 2 year) in justice, legal studies, social work, criminology or related field

Benefits

4% Vacation pay
Pension plan
Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
16 paid public and employer holidays
15 paid health & wellness days
Substantial educational incentive
Employee Assistance Plan
Telemedicine plan
Goodlife corporate membership discount
Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
Staple's corporate discount
Dell member purchase program
Mark's corporate discount

About the Company

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked.
As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community.
We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength.
We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.
The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization.

Equal Opportunity

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion.
The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process.
These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.
Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.