Correctional Liaison Agent – Federal

Job summary

The Correctional Liaison Agent provides support and information to federal offenders regarding release opportunities and parole hearings. They collaborate with correctional staff and justice committees to develop and implement effective release plans.

Job details

Makivvik, the trusted political organization with a rich history of representing the Inuit of Nunavik since 1978. Through Makivvik and our subsidiaries, Makivvik has created opportunities for Nunavik Beneficiaries and those who live in Nunavik, today more than 500 Nunavimmiut are employed within the Makivvik network in our offices and subsidiaries. Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career. Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik. 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; Other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor. 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 Quebec. Security clearance is required. *Extensive training and continuous support will be provided to employees that don’t have previous work experience in the justice system. Benefits: All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as: Simplified Pension Plan: Employer Contribution 7% Group Insurance:Life, LTD, Health, & Dental Vacation: Starting at 20 days Gas Allowance: To a max. of $3,500 Sick Days: 15 days Travel Benefit: To a max. of $25,000 Isolation Premium: To a max. of $20,800 Housing Allowance: To a max. of $12,000 Cargo Allowance: To a max. of $6,500

What you’ll do

The Correctional Liaison Agent provides support and information to federal offenders regarding release opportunities and parole hearings. They collaborate with correctional staff and justice committees to develop and implement effective release plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess Inuit cultural knowledge and proficiency in both Inuktitut and English. Experience in case management or intervention with adults is required, along with basic computer literacy.

Benefits

• Simplified Pension Plan • Group Insurance • Life Insurance • Long Term Disability • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vacation • Gas Allowance • Sick Days • Travel Benefit • Isolation Premium • Housing Allowance • Cargo Allowance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Case management
• Intervention
• Inuktitut
• English
• Communication
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Teamwork
• Cultural knowledge
• Report writing
• Planning
• Case Management
• Computer Literacy
• English Language
• Security Clearance

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Legal
• Federal Agent
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• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists