Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Family and community services Criminal justice and corrections, other or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Corrections Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Crime prevention

Work setting

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Urban area Various locations Correctional facility Government department and/or agency Social service or charity agency Courthouse

Tasks

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Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Conduct social research Refer offenders to community and social services programs Conduct follow-up assessments Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Establish registry of special needs support workers Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

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1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Aboriginal groups Adolescents Elderly Families Females Males Street population Young offenders

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Willing to travel Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized

Screening questions

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Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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Other benefits

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers