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Description

Job Purpose and Scope:
Provide support and assistance for outreach services and healing planning for organizational members in and out of correctional services. Such supports and assistance will include delivery of STR8 UP Community Gang presentations within Saskatoon and area, conduct STR8 UP sharing circles with youth and adult offenders and ex-offenders in the correctional system as well as the development and delivery of healing plans. Other areas include gathering and compiling statistical information, completing intake forms, accessing referrals, providing life skills supports and one-on-one counseling when needed. The outreach coordinator will report directly to the program coordinator.

Qualifications
-Minimum 5 years experience working in the Criminal Justice sector.
-Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
-Sound knowledge of community outreach and referral programs.
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
-Knowledge and experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities, especially Aboriginal men and families.
-Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills.
-Ability to work independently.
-Must have a class 5 Saskatchewan driver's license