Full time, contract position January 3 – March 31, 2010, with the possibility of extension annually up to 4 years. Bilingual (English and French) $45,000 - $52,000 plus benefits, based on experience

Kingston, Ontario

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and management of the YOUCAN Peacebuilder Project at Collins Bay Institution (Kingston, Ontario).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating and delivering ongoing Peacebuilder training as per the project work plan.

• Training including mentorship and coaching of inmates.

• Program planning and administration.

• Administrative duties related to training sessions (including processing of inmate passes, booking travel, accommodation, room set-up, etc.)

• Organizing awareness sessions for corrections staff

• Day-to-day administration of project including preparation of YOUCAN and other training materials for trainings, invoice requests, timely submission quarterly reports, and working with evaluators.

• Research on restorative practices in a prison environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent will have some familiarity with YOUCAN’s work as well as restorative justice approaches and methods. This person will also be able to work well independently, in a fast- paced environment. Specifically, the incumbent will have:

• Relevant experience in the social services sector area preferably related to work in prisons, conflict resolution training and mentoring

• An undergraduate degree in the area of social work, criminology, family studies or other related field

• Project management experience essential. Government funded project management experience an asset• Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills

• Strong presenter and communicator

• Strong networking & relationship-building skills: must have the ability to work cooperatively with staff, volunteers and associated non-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies and organizations

• Excellent oral and report writing skills in both official languages • Knowledge of conflict resolution and mentoring theory, principles and practices • Strong organizational skills • Outstanding listening skills • Creative problem-solving ability • A strong interest in restorative justice and youth issues • The ability to contribute to a collegial, respectful and supportive office environment • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Knowledge of standard office procedures and Apple computer skills are required • Ability to relate and work with staff, volunteers and inmates • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent time management and task prioritizing skills • Flexibility is essential to this position • Fluency in another language is an asset.

This position requires a great deal of flexibility and travel. A preference will be given to candidates that have experience with social service agencies and

community groups. YOUCAN is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Interested parties may submit their resumes with a covering letter, quoting Manager, Prison Training Initiatives