Job Description
Probation Officer / Community Youth Worker - HUM012868Employment Type: Permanent Full-timeLocation(s): SK-South East-EstevanMinistry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public SafetySalary Range: $30.935–$38.764 HourlyGrade: SGEU.09.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides a fair justice system that promotes safe and secure communities; provides supervision and rehabilitative services for adult and young offenders; and ensures that effective policing programs uphold the rule of law and protect society and the rights of individuals.
Opportunity
We have an opportunity for employment as a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker within Community Corrections, Estevan office. Your primary goal will be to work within an integrated and collaborative client service approach providing programs and services to adults and young offenders.
You will also:
- Work closely with adolescents/adults in an environment with varying diverse needs, gender differences, and cultural and spiritual belief systems;
- Collaborate with community agencies, other organizations, and government personnel;
- Compose and complete court and violation reports, community collateral, and curfew checks;
- Perform home/community assessments;
- Conduct/complete risk assessments, and develop and implement case management plans;
- Develop and initiate programming and interventions;
- Develop and maintain accurate and updated client files/records; and
- Work with victims of criminal offences.
Ideal Candidate
To qualify, you will possess a degree in human services in any of the following fields: Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Police Studies and Indigenous Studies or meet the grandfathering provisions in accordance with Community Corrections qualifications. A degree from an accredited university or college that does not focus on human behaviour along with acceptable correctional and/or human behaviour work experience may be considered. You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in:
- Contributing factors of criminal behaviours;
- Theories and intervention strategies including cognitive behavioural approaches; and
- Systemic barriers that affect individuals and communities.
This position is required to travel and work flexible hours, which sometimes may involve evenings. A valid driver’s license is required.
We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - one day off every three weeksNumber of Openings: 1Closing Date: Jul 24, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
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