Recreation Officer - Napanee, ON, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General - Quinte Detention Centre

Description

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General

City: Napanee

Language of Position(s): English

Job Term: 1 Permanent

Job Code: 50494 – Recreation Officer 2, Correctional Services

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Job ID: 214402

Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe.

As a Recreation Officer at the Quinte Detention Centre, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a balanced (physical, social, cultural, educational) recreation program for inmates with diverse needs and security requirements.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Participate in the planning, design, implementation and facilitation of institutional recreation programs and special events

• Recommend changes to improve existing programs and events

• Provide instruction including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in recreational activities

• Arrange for facilities, equipment, and materials required for recreational activities

• Ensure security, control, and safety standards are maintained while organizing, coordinating, leading and implementing individual or group recreational activities

• Prepare incident/occurrence, accident and injury, and other reports

• Perform other duties, as required

Mandatory

• You have current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver certificates OR you are willing and able to obtain certification upon hire

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have experience facilitating a variety of recreational programs including instructing and guiding participants in physical, social, cultural and/or education recreation activities

• You have training and knowledge in kinesiology, physical education, or recreation leadership

• You have understanding of the correctional system and environment in order to design and plan recreational programs and activities to meet the needs of inmates

• You are able to apply relevant legislation, regulations, institutional policies, and procedures in order to ensure the safety and security of participants during recreation activities

Communication, Facilitation, and Supervisory Skills

• You have interpersonal and influencing skills to encourage inmates to participate in scheduled recreational activities as well as effectively provide program information and instruction

• You have knowledge of verbal diffusing techniques in order to handle behavioural problems and altercations

• You have demonstrated supervisory skills as well as knowledge of motivational and counselling techniques

• You have writing skills and proficiency with computer software to prepare routine reports and activity schedules

Analytical and Evaluation Skills

• You can participate in the design and implementation of recreation program content, including the selection of required equipment/material

• You have planning skills to ensure resources and facilities are available for recreational activities

• You have arithmetic skills to maintain accurate offender counts and equipment inventory

Additional Information:

Address: 1 English Permanent, 89 Richmond Blvd, Napanee, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Note:

· In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

· Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, employees working in congregate living settings may be required to undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status, as determined by the Employer.

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Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 14, :59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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