Correctional Caseworker

Government of Nunavut; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Correctional Caseworker to help maintain safety for clients within a designated area and to perform case management in line with department policies.

The role includes training and guiding clients in work and recreation activities, monitoring equipment use, and providing support and referrals as needed. A high school diploma and Corrections Career Development training are required, with First Aid + CPR within probation. A Class 5 license is also necessary.

Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Corrections Career Development (JIBC 1, 2, 3) or equivalent; First Aid + CPR certification within probation period.
• Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security and safety of clients within a designated area pursuant to established policies and standards.
• Perform case management and facilitate core programs for clients within the designated area of responsibility.
• Train, evaluate and instruct clients in work, recreation and leisure activities; monitor use of equipment; provide performance feedback.

Skills

Case management

Counselling

Client support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Corrections Career Development

First Aid + CPR

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Reporting to the Correctional Supervisor, the Correctional Caseworker is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of clients within a designated area pursuant to established Department/Division/Facility policies, procedures and standards. This position is also responsible for case management and for performing other specialized duties within a correctional facility as required. Correctional Caseworkers rotate through designated posts that report to several departments within the facility. This position is subject to rotational shift which is a condition of employment. The Correctional Caseworker will perform case management functions and facilitates core programs for clients within the designated area of responsibility; Train/evaluate/instructing clients in a variety of work, recreation and leisure activities, monitoring the safe and correct use of equipment, to enhance skills and development meaningful work habits, providing performance related feedback to the inmate; Performs other duties specific to a particular position as provided in the post functional job description in local Standing Orders, and as from time to time amended; Provide direction, support, counselling, and referrals to clients.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent (Pass, GED, etc.). Successful completion of Corrections Career Development (JIBC 1, 2, 3) or equivalent; Training in First Aid + CPR certification within probation period; Class 5 driver’s license.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.