Excellent Term Position - Mediation Services

　

JOB POSTING



Volunteer Coordinator/CourtCaseworker (One-Year Term)

MEDIATION SERVICES:

A Community Resource for Conflict Resolution

This role is a one-year Term position. Applications are currently being accepted for aVolunteer Coordinator and Court Caseworkerto work in the Restorative Action Centre (the court program).

Mediation Services is a community based organization offering conflict resolution services to Manitobans since 1979.These services include comprehensive training in conflict resolution skills, and mediation for victims/offenders,families, neighbours, and workplaces/organizations. Mediation Services offers a great working and learning environment and is looking for someone who is highly motivated, has a positive attitude and is willing to play a supportive role in the organization.

Qualifications:

 Relevant post-secondary educationand experience related to both aspects of this position.



 Case management experience with excellent assessment skills.

 Experience working with mediation/conferencing models within a restorative justice framework.

 Comprehensive understanding of and sensitivity to victim and offender issues.

 Knowledge and experience in working with volunteers.

 Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

 Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities:

 Responsible for assigned cases from intake to follow-up, determining and implementing appropriate Restorative Justice options.



 Schedulevolunteer mediators/facilitators for mediation.

 Follow-up on recommendations, monitor agreements, receive restitution payments and/or support arrangements of the agreement as appropriate

 Manage cases within timelines set out by the Crown Attorney.

 Monitor, support, motivate and evaluate volunteers.

 Maintain a viable, working schedule that results in a dynamic Volunteer Pool.

 Scheduleprofessional development opportunities for volunteers.

Support and Accountability:This is a one-year termposition which reports to the Restorative ActionCentre Coordinator.

Salary range:$31,550-40,252per annum and is commensurate with education and experience(full benefit package after 6 months).



We thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

Please send introductory letter and resume by

4:00 pm (CST),Monday, September 19, 2016to:

Byron Kean, Executive Director

302 –1200 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T5

E-mail: bkean@mediationserviceswpg.ca

Fax: (204)925-3414