Community Youth Worker
The Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing, Young
Offender Programs Branch, in Prince Albert requires a motivated,
self-confident, and client-service oriented individual to fill
a permanent full time position as a Community Youth Worker.
In accordance with the principles of The Youth Criminal Justice
Act, the Youth Services Model and Corrections, Public Safety,
and Policing policies, procedures and standards, you will provide
supervision and support to youth in conflict with the law, and
their families, in both community and custody settings.
You will deliver services to individuals sentenced under The
Youth Criminal Justice Act such as administering sentences
that include probation, conditional discharge, deferred custody
and supervision, conditional supervision, and the community portion
of the custody and supervision order. You will also deliver
services to youth who have been released into Judicial Interim
Release while awaiting their court appearance and monitor compliance
with standalone sentences such as community service hours, restitution
and fines. You will also be required to complete the Level of
Service Inventory (Saskatchewan Edition) to determine youth's
level of risk and need, and establish and implement community
safety plans. Duties will also include preparation of Court
Reports including pre-sentence, judicial interim release, provincial
director's decisions and review reports.
Your practice will be guided by solution-focused therapy reflective
of core correctional practices, and research-based risk and needs
assessments. You will employ an integrated approach to service
delivery, working closely with community agencies to ensure youth
and their families receive services appropriate to their risk
and needs.
You will have knowledge of applicable procedures, policies, regulations,
and legislation such as The Youth Criminal Justice Act, Criminal
Code and Criminal Justice system; indicators and dynamics
of addictions, poverty, disabilities, family relationships, abuse
and neglect and their impact on the client's ability to effect
necessary change; and human growth and development including
adolescent development and criminal behaviour.
To qualify, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor
of Indian Social Work, Bachelor of Human Justice (concentration
in criminal and restorative justice designation CPSP), or an
alternate bachelor level social work degree from an accredited
university, as approved by the SASW/CASW.
To apply, visit www.careers.gov.sk.ca
HUM001799, Prince Albert, Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
CLOSING DATE: February 19, 2010