Community Justice Society - Halifax Nova Scotia

Program Delivery Facilitator

The primary role of the Program Delivery Facilitator is to co-facilitate and administer the StopLift Program. The Program Delivery Facilitator will interact directly with the Community Justice Society Caseworker responsible for the coordination of the program and will have the responsibility of educating young persons on the economic and personal costs of shoplifting and the impact of their actions on families, retailers, store employees, and the community by specifically ensuring that the young person has taken responsibility for the offence, which is to be assessed through their participation in the program. Upon completion of the program, the Program Delivery Facilitator will assist with the creation of the Restorative Justice Contract.

Stoplift Sessions are usually held every two weeks throughout the year between the hours of 5-8 pm with the exception of July and August when the sessions are scheduled to run from 9 am – 12 pm. As a Program Delivery Facilitator, you will:

Co-Facilitate the Stoplift session
Provide education about the Criminal Justice System and the consequence of being in conflict with the law.
Assist with the creation of a meaningful Restorative Justice Agreement Contract that addresses the needs of the victim and community.

Skills Required

Not all volunteers are equipped with the necessary skills to allow them to become a successful Program Delivery Facilitator. The Community Justice Society will assist in enhancing those skills not currently demonstrated by an individual. Some of the skills required are:

Communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good listening skills
Ability to work with youth
Ability to put people at ease
Ability to be open minded
Ability to be creative in the development of Youth Contracts
Ability to work with persons outside of personal life reference

Training Provided

The specific training a volunteer will receive is directly tailored to the volunteer position. As a Program Delivery Facilitator, you will receive the following training:

3 hour Orientation Session
Orientation to the Justice System
Restorative Justice – Philosophy, Principles and Models
Facilitation skills

If you are interested in becoming a Program Delivery Facilitator please click here and print your application and either mail to our office or fax it to the attention of our Volunteer Coordinator. Please see our Contact Page for details.