First Nations Male Mentor (REAL Program) – Tennant Creek
Core
Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to First Nations participants transitioning from custody to community, focusing on reconnection, stability, education, and employment pathways.
Role type
Community mentor (justice reintegration)
Builds
Pathways to education, training, and employment for First Nations people
Domain
Social services / Justice reintegration / First Nations community support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, culturally safe practice, relationship building, transition planning, risk identification, case note management
Preferred skills
Lived experience in the justice system, knowledge of NT parole systems, employment support experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with participants; Provide mentoring pre-release and post-release; Support transition planning and service access; Assist with work readiness and employment support; Facilitate family and community reconnection; Coordinate with correctional facilities and service providers; Maintain participant records and report outcomes; Escalate safeguarding concerns.
Seniority
Individual contributor