Behavioural Counsellor - Kitchener, Canada - Correctional Service Canada

Correctional Service Canada

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Correctional Service Canada
Kitchener (Ontario)
WP-03
$67,514 to $87,631

Closing date: 5 February :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:

Facilitation and/or delivery of various interventions and activities for women offenders with mental health needs.

Delivery of behavioural interventions with offenders in support of approved mental health treatment models.

This will be done with the functional supervision from a licensed mental health professional when related to treatment activities, or the Manager, Intensive Intervention Strategy.

Work environment:

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts.

CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process:

Staffing needs include permanent, temporary (term) and casual (maximum 90 working days in a calendar year) employment opportunities.

Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

EDUCATION

Completion of a two year postsecondary diploma with specialization in one of the following areas: social work, behavioural science technology, social services work, mental health, addictions, psycho education; or in a field related to the duties of the position.

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience intervening with women* in crisis.
Experience working with people who experience mental health issues and/or problematic behaviours.
The term "women" includes those who identify as women, as well as people who are nonbinary.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Communication
Resiliency
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented
Thinking Things Through

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in social work; sociology; psychology; education; psycho education or any other field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with women* with mental health needs.
Experience working with Indigenous women* or women* from other ethnocultural groups.
Experience in offering treatment to clients using the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Experience working in a psychiatric or mental health facility.
Experience working with women* offenders in a correctional environment (institutional or community).
Experience working with individuals who are at risk for selfinjurious or suicidal behavior.
Experience developing and facilitating programs in a group or individual setting
The term "women" includes those who identify as women, as well as people who are nonbinary.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Selection may be limited to a member of an equityseeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to work overtime on short notice
May be required to travel

Conditions of employment:

Security:
Enhanced Reliability status.

Employee must work shifts, variable work hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Other information:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their ch