Probation Officer Community Youth Worker

Wascana; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wascana seeks a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker in Saskatoon to deliver integrated client services for adults and youths under community corrections. You will conduct assessments, develop and monitor case plans, and collaborate with partners while supporting victims and maintaining accurate files.

A degree or two-year diploma in related fields is required; travel and flexible hours may be needed, with a valid driver’s license essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field (Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work or Mental Health).
• Ability to assess risk and plan individualized interventions.
• Experience collaborating with agencies and providing client-centered services.

Responsibilities

• Work with adolescents and adults in a diverse environment.
• Prepare and complete court and violation reports, collateral, and curfew checks.
• Perform home and community assessments and develop case management plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree or two-year diploma in Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work or Mental Health

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Opportunity:

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.

We have an opportunity for employment as a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker within Community Corrections, Saskatoon 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.

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.

This position is required to travel and work flexible hours, which sometimes may involve evenings. A valid driver's license is required.

This eligibility list will fill ongoing term positions and is in effect from the closing date of this posting to 6 months.