Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker - Eligibility List

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public 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 term 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.

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.

You will 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.

This position requires travel and flexible work 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.