Community Corrections Worker

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Winnipeg is seeking a Community Corrections Worker to provide supervision and support for young persons and adult offenders under court-ordered supervision. The successful candidate will assist Probation Officers with community-based correctional services, handling crisis situations and managing compliance. Essential qualifications include effective communication skills and experience working with vulnerable individuals. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,823 to $65,489 per year, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk youth or adults in a supportive role.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history.
• Ability to build professional relationships with at-risk youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist Probation Officers with community-based correctional services.
• Supervise and support young persons and adult offenders.
• Handle crisis situations and report on offender progress.

Skills

Problem solving and decision making skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Experience working independently

Experience working as part of a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Post secondary education in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CWC Community Corrections Worker

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Probation Services and Restorative Justice, Correctional Services Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44405

Salary(s): CWC $58,823.00 - $65,489.00 per year

Closing Date: December 14, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Correctional Services contributes to the protection of society by administering sentences imposed by the courts and working with community agencies, provincial government departments and other levels of government to support interventions to reduce recidivism. Community Corrections Workers provide supervision and support to young persons and adult offenders under court‑ordered supervision.

Duties

Community Corrections Workers assist Probation Officers by providing complimentary, community‑based, correctional services to young persons and/or adult offenders within the case management delivery model. Duties range from administrative tasks to program supervision and direct client‑based work with a focus on the provision of supervision and support related to compliance management. On a routine basis, this position deals with crisis situations, problem solving, supporting case plans and reporting to Probation Officers on young person and/or adult offender progress. The incumbent will work closely with young persons, adult offenders, their families, case managers, correctional staff and relevant community and government agencies.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Directly related experience working with vulnerable or at risk youth or adults in a supportive or supervisory role
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working as part of a team
• Proficiency in the use of various Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent applications

Desired:

• Post secondary education in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships with at risk youth and adults
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources to support identified intervention plans
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Ability to travel by air or ground and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's licence
• Ability to work flexible hours, including up to one weekend per month (8:00 am-11:00 pm)

Apply to

Advertisement # 44405

Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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