Correctional Service Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 42861

Ministry:
Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
June 13, 2023

Classification:
Correctional Services Worker - 2

About Us:

Role:

Are you looking for a career where you can help ensure Albertans have safe and secure communities? Then look no further The Edmonton Young Offender Centre is searching for motivated individuals and positive role models with cultural and community awareness for a permanent Correctional Service Worker (CSW) position.

The CSW position works with both young persons and adult females.

As a Correctional Service Worker, you will use your influence with young persons and adult females to motivate and encourage long-term behavior change, prepare them for return to society and promote the use of services and programs.

You will also be responsible for case management, behavior management, active and passive recreational, life skills programming, and security.

This opportunity will appeal to individuals who enjoy a challenging work environment and are looking for a chance to demonstrate their well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with youths, staff, and the public.

Due to the sensitive nature of the information in this work environment, your ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion is essential.

You will also influence and encourage positive behavior in this environment through your strong leadership and communication skills. You are able to work in a changing environment, cope with high stress, and define clear and healthy boundaries.

You demonstrate integrity, have awareness of cultural diversity and are able to communicate ideas and information with professional and objective tone.

Strong attention to detail, multitasking abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills will be crucial to this position. Additional permanent and temporary positions may be filled from this competition.

Qualifications:

Correctional Service Worker 1:

2 year diploma in a related field and 2 years of related experience

Equivalency:
1 year related certificate and 2 years of related experience

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Correctional Service Worker 2:

University graduation in a related field plus at least 2 years related experience is required; or equivalent as described below:

Two year diploma in a related field plus 4 years related experience; OR
Completion of the inservice Criminal Justice Certificate plus 5 years related experience (applicable only to employees who have completed the certificate prior to it being discontinued on December 31, 2017).

Social work experience outside a Correctional Centre and/or previous acting Correctional Service Worker experience will be considered assets.

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of:

One year of related experience for one year of related education or;
One year of related education for one year of related experience

Special Requirements:

Must be physically able to perform position duties.
Must hold a valid driver's license.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

**Creative Problem Solving

- **You have the ability to assess issues and implications, share knowledge and learnings while being open to new and different ways to approach ideas.
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Agility- You possess the ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the center/unit goals.
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Develop Networks- You establish and sustain meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of cross-functional units and stakeholders.
- **Systems Thinking

Salary:

Correctional Service Worker 1:

$2,289.04 to $2,958.66 bi-weekly ($59,743 to $77,221/year)

Correctional Service Worker 2:

$2,491.87 to $3,222.12 bi-weekly ($65,037 to $84,097/year)

Notes:

This competition will be used for fill 3 full time permanent positions at the Centre

Standard hours are will be 36.25 hours per week.

The Edmonton Young Offender Centre is located at Street NW Edmonton. The EYOC is a Non-smoking environment.

This competition may be used to fill current or future vacancies at the same or lower level of classification across the Government of Alberta
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