Probation Officer Community Youth Worker

Saskatchewan Ltd.; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Ltd. in La Ronge is seeking a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker to join our Community Corrections team. You will deliver services to youth and adults, prepare court reports, conduct risk assessments, and develop case plans with a focus on collaborative, community-based supervision.

The role requires flexible hours and travel, a valid driver's license. A degree or a two-year diploma in a related field is required, with foreign credentials assessed for Canadian equivalency.

Qualifications

• Degree or two-year diploma in behavioural change or related field.
• Foreign credentials may need assessment against Canadian standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court reports and complete risk assessments.
• Develop case plans and collaborate with community partners.
• Assist in offender management and supervision in the community.
• Travel as required and work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Risk assessment knowledge

Court reporting

Case planning

Driver's license

Education

University degree or college diploma in related field

Job description

The Opportunity:

Do not miss this unique opportunity to become a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker with a dedicated team of professionals in Community Corrections, La Ronge.

This fascinating and fast-paced workplace is currently seeking you if you would like to deliver services to youth and adults in Community Corrections. Each day is different in this exciting career, as you will have the opportunity to prepare court reports, complete risk assessments, develop case plans, and collaborate with community partners to provide an integrated approach to offender management and supervision in the community. You can also look forward to living in our beautiful community, where you can enjoy recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, canoeing, snowmobiling, and so much more. Whether you are a recent graduate or an established professional, if you look forward to a challenging and rewarding career in addition to having a balanced lifestyle, here is your opportunity.

In this position, you are required to travel and work flexible hours, which sometimes may involve evenings. A valid driver's license is required. If you are relocating for this position, there is the opportunity for relocation reimbursement with a 2-year Promissory Note/Return Service Commitment.

This dynamic role requires that you have a working knowledge of addictions, domestic violence, poverty, disabilities, mental health, family relationships, abuse, and neglect dynamics. Also, excellent written and verbal skills, along with the ability to engage resistant individuals and the ability to accurately assess and develop plans based on client needs, are required.

To qualify, you will possess a degree from an accredited university or college; or a minimum two-year diploma, with a focus on the principles of behavioural change and other assessment skills, this would include Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work or Mental Health; or meet the grandfathering provisions in accordance with Community Corrections qualifications. If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you must have it assessed against Canadian education standards. Please visit Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca to obtain information on the process.

You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

• Contributing factors of criminal behaviours.
• Theories and intervention strategies including cognitive behavioural approaches.
• Systemic barriers that affect individuals and communities.

The Ministry of Community 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.