Probation Officer(Government)Career/employment opportunity in Canada

Job title:Probation Officer
Government Jobs
PB1-3 Probation Officer 1-3
Job type:Regular/full-time
Regular/full-time until March 31, 2014; regular/part-time (0.5) thereafter.
Manitoba Justice
Community & Youth Corrections
Location:Dauphin MB
Advertisement Number:  27792
Salary(s):   PB1-3 $45,335.00 – $71,775.00 per year
Deadline:   October 4, 2013

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.

A satisfactory Security Check, Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Qualifications:
Post secondary education in social sciences with directly related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.  Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, history and justice issues is required, as is the ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner.  Experience in community networking is desired.  Assessment skills and effective intervention planning in a social services setting are required.  Experience with case management, for both youth and adults, is required.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as are the abilities to work independently and in a team environment. Proficiency using various computer software including MS Office or equivalent is required.  Ability to travel, a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required, as is the ability to work flexible hours.

Duties:
The Probation Officer, as part of the Parkland Regional Team, provides: an alternative to court action, alternatives to incarceration, assist in reintegrating offenders into the community and develops opportunities for community involvement in community corrections and crime prevention.  The probation officer manages offenders with the appropriate degree of control, supervision and support and by providing appropriate programs, services and encouragement to assist offenders to deal with those issues which brought them into conflict with the law.  The probation officer participates as a team member in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all the services delivered by the unit and contributes to the program initiatives by strategy development, support of justice committees and Honorary Probation Officer functional assignments.

Apply to:
Advertisement # 27792

Civil Service Commission

Human Resource Services

300-305 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7

Phone:  204-945-3308

Fax:  204-948-2193

When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject of your e-mail.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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