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Probation Officer / Community Youth Worker Jobs in La Ronge, SK at Government of Saskatchewan
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Probation Officer / Community Youth Worker-HUM013625
Employment Type:Permanent Full-time
Location(s):SK-Far North East-La Ronge
Ministry:073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range:$30.935-$38.764 Hourly
Grade:SGEU.09.
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, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, 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 our welcoming community of La Ronge.
Whether it is in a plane or operating a vehicle, you can also look forward to exploring visually stunning northern Saskatchewan, as there will be some travel. The ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, and having a valid driver’s license are requirements of this rewarding career. If you are relocating for this position, there is 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. As well, 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 is required.
We are seeking a talented individual who possesses a degree in human services in any of the following fields: Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Police Studies and Indigenous Studies or meet the grandfathering provisions in accordance with Community Corrections qualifications. A degree from an accredited university or college that does not focus on human behaviour along with acceptable correctional and/or human behavioural work experience may be considered. 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; and,
Systemic barriers that affect individuals and communities.
Apply today to experience and enjoy the balance between a rewarding career and a refreshing lifestyle.
For more information on our recreational paradise, La Ronge, please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides a fair …
Title: Probation Officer / Community Youth Worker
Company: Government of Saskatchewan
Location: La Ronge, SK
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