Community and Youth Corrections, Community Safety Division
Cross Lake MB
Advertisement Number: 33521
Salary(s):
CWC $46,038.00 - $54,657.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance and Northern Premium, if applicable.
Closing Date:
November 20, 2017
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.
The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.
Preference will also be given to those living in the community of Cross Lake.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Internal Security Check including a Criminal Record Check and a Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check
A valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's Licence
Ability to travel
Access to a personal vehicle
The ability to work flexible hours
Qualifications:
Essential:
Directly related experience working with vulnerable or at risk youth and adults in a supportive or supervisory role
Problem solving and decision making skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective written communication skills
Experience working independently with minimal supervision
Experience working as part of a team environment
Proficiency in the use of various computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent applications
Desired:
Post secondary education in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history
The ability to build and sustain professional relationships with at risk youth and adults
Knowledge of appropriate community resources to support identified intervention plans
Ability to speak Cree
Duties:
The Community Corrections Worker provides assistance to Probation Officers through the provision of complementary community based correctional services to adult offenders and/or young persons within an existing case management and correctional service delivery model. Duties range from being administrative to program and direct client based with a focus on the provision of supervision and support related to compliance management with court ordered and correctional conditions. On a routine basis, this includes dealing with crisis situations, problem solving, supporting case plans and reporting to Probation Officers on offender progress. The incumbent will work closely with offenders, their families, case managers, correctional staff and all relevant community agencies.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.