The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
Casual Youth Worker is to provide safety and security, continuous supervision, and support to young persons in custody at the PEI Youth Centre. The role focuses on delivering structured daily programs that promote the development of essential life skills and support emotional well-being. As part of a collaborative case management team, the Youth Worker helps create and implement individualized case plans, working closely with families and community agencies to support their needs. The goal is to assist young persons in successfully transitioning back into their families and communities while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Providing 24-hour supervision, safety, and security to remanded and sentenced Offenders based on legislative requirements;
- Delivering structured daily programs;
- Ensures all activities comply with community and correctional services Policy and Procedures and relevant legislation, including the Youth Criminal Justice Act, FOIPP, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies;
- Performs routine safety and security checks, including young persons counts and searches of interior and exterior areas for contraband;
- Communicates all movements of youth to the Admissions/Discharge Unit via two-way radio;
- Maintains and inspects equipment such as sharps, cuffs, shackles, electronic wand, search kit, court bag, and emergency preparedness kit;
- Documents, monitors and screens incoming phone calls;
- Completes admission and discharge procedures;
- Provides orientation for new admissions to the PEI Youth Centre;
- Informs young persons of their rights and responsibilities, including information for the Child and Youth Advocate Office;
- Participates in gym and games room activities with youth, role modelling positive attitudes and behaviours related to sportsmanship and positive use of leisure time activities;
- Provides supervision to youth on a 24-hour shift rotation;
- Provides short-term counselling and support to young persons.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from a recognized university with a university degree in social sciences or completion of a relevant community college diploma, i.e. Child and Youth Care Worker, or Correctional Officer;
- Experience working with vulnerable youth or considerable related experience in a custody setting may be considered;
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. A successful candidate must be able to obtain a Class 4 driver’s license;
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate;
- Successful candidates must be able to provide a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or as a team;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered; Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Other Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
- Good previous work attendance.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.
Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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