Employer: NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION
Position: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & WELLNESS FACILITATOR
Deadline: OCTOBER 17, 2025
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: TO COMMENSURAT WITH EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Ref #: NCN-2025-10-03-001

SUMMARY:

The Restorative Justice & Wellness Facilitator directly supports the Ending Poverty Coordinator by implementing and delivering essential restorative justice, healing, and wellness programming for NCN youth members. This role focuses on hands-on facilitation, mentorship, and monitoring to ensure youth successfully engage with their health and wellness plans and progress through training-to-employment initiatives. The Facilitator requires a strong understanding of restorative practices, traditional healing knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with youth in a direct-support and mentorship capacity.

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Ending Poverty Coordinator, the Restorative Justice & Wellness Facilitator is responsible for, but not limited to:

Restorative Justice & Wellness Delivery

  • Facilitate and implement restorative justice programming, sharing circles, and conflict resolution activities as directed by the Ending Poverty Coordinator.
  • Lead and organize traditional healing activities and ceremonies, including sharing circles and sweat lodge ceremonies, ensuring they are conducted with respect for cultural protocols.
  • Deliver social readiness programming and assist in the coordination of basic counselling services housed at the ATEC facility, focusing on emotional regulation and communication skills.
  • Provide direct support for youth engaged in training to employment initiatives in partnership with ATEC, serving as a social and emotional readiness mentor.

Client Support & Mentorship

  • Provide direct, one-on-one mentorship and guidance to NCN youth members, serving as a positive role model with strong leadership skills.
  • Assist the Coordinator in the implementation and day-to-day management of individualized health and wellness plans, tracking emotional and social progress.
  • Work collaboratively with youth to ensure they are following the terms and conditions of their plans, particularly regarding engagement in wellness and restorative activities.

Administrative & Reporting

  • Monitor and document the daily attendance, participation, and immediate progress of clientele in all restorative justice and wellness programming.
  • Assist the Coordinator in the ongoing evaluation and monitoring of progress related to the emotional and social components of the youth’s journey.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records and provide timely reports to the Ending Poverty Coordinator.

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated experience in a facilitator, mentor, or direct service delivery role working with youth, particularly in conflict resolution or therapeutic settings.
  • Strong understanding of and ability to apply restorative justice principles and/or traditional approaches to healing and conflict.
  • Working connection to traditional knowledge and healing practices and an ability to respectfully facilitate cultural activities.
  • Experience in organizing and leading group activities, workshops, or circles.
  • Knowledge of basic counselling techniques or crisis intervention is an asset.

Required Competencies

  • Restorative Practice: Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and guide youth through processes of accountability, repair, and healing.
  • Communication & Mentorship: Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, and the ability to build rapport and trust with vulnerable youth.
  • Cultural Safety: Deep respect for cultural protocols, traditional ways of knowing, and the lived experience of NCN youth.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively and report effectively to the Ending Poverty Coordinator.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Grade 12 Diploma, with knowledge of cultural related activities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and mandatory email (word, excel, power point, outlook); would be an asset.
  • Class 5 Drivers License.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background/vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Knowledge of NCN Nehetho (Cree) language and culture would be an asset.

 

If interested, please forward your cover letter, resume, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to:

Lorna Hart – Interim Director of Human Resources

[email protected]

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Phone: (204) 484-2332

We thank all who apply, however, only those who meet the minimum requirements will be invited for an interview.