Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young persons who are in conflict with the law and their families? If so, consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Youth Justice Division. You will be responsible for the supervision and case management of young persons, including creating assessment plans through liaison with other social services providers to foster rehabilitation or reintegration.
This position is located in Moosonee, a community in northeastern Ontario along the shores of the James Bay. Due to the location of Moosonee, travel to and from the community is done via train or plane.
In this challenging role, you will:
- Plan and organize the supervision and rehabilitation of young persons in conflict with the law
- Liaise with related agencies in the criminal justice system and community resources
- Manage cases, prepare reports, and enforce court orders
- Conduct community, home and facility interviews
- Maintain electronic case documentation, computerized databases (e.g. Youth OTIS Elite) and statistics
- You have a Bachelor of Arts degree in the social and/or behavioural sciences from a university of recognized standing.
- Frequent travel required by road and/or air within the communities served.
- Note: This position requires successful completion of the ministry professional development program in the areas of law, case management and administration and the prescribed ministry on the job training program plus two years' experience as a Probation Officer 1 (those who have not successfully completed the program and experience will be placed in the Probation Officer 1 salary range of $1,182.40 to $1,541.00 per week as an underfill).
- You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with social work theories, case management, counseling, interviewing, principles and practices as they relate to a probation and custody caseload.
- You have knowledge of provincial community programs, the single case management model, probation principles and practices, and knowledge of federal and provincial legislation (e.g. Youth Criminal Justice Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Provincial Offenses Act, Education Act) to coordinate case management.
- You have in-depth knowledge of courts, legal and related administrative practices and procedures related to case management and to take legal action as required.
- You have knowledge of community service organizations and the social service provider structure to use community services, identify service needs and provide case management and referral services.
- You demonstrate strong analytical, investigative and evaluative skills in order to assess and implement case management strategies focusing on criminogenic risk/need factors.
- You use strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues by monitoring, evaluating, and modifying case management plans, and referring matters to the court and/or community agencies.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure compliance with court orders, determine intervention techniques, make resource referrals, and recommend new service initiatives and case management plans.
- You have proven analytical skills to refer unusual problems or contentious issues with a recommended course of action to management.
- You have the proven ability to write comprehensive reports (e.g. pre-sentence, progress reports), to monitor initiatives, to exchange information with professionals and judicial officials, and to maintain case documentation and statistics using computer technology to access the computerized offender management system (i.e. Youth OTIS Elite) and general office software.
- You have demonstrated oral communication skills to provide counseling, group work programs (where applicable) and advocacy services, to interview young persons and their families and assess their needs to establish rehabilitation/re-integration plans.
- You have interviewing and counseling skills to assess young persons' needs and supervision requirements and to establish a plan for rehabilitation/re-integration.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with the courts and community resources and to participate in case management team meetings.
- You have excellent interviewing, mediation, mentoring and coaching skills to motivate young persons to ensure court order compliance.
- You understand how colonization, systemic discrimination, and intergenerational trauma affect Indigenous youth, families, victims, and communities, particularly in relation to involvement with the justice system.
- You understand Indigenous histories and the ongoing barriers Indigenous young people may face, as well as an understanding of their unique needs and circumstances when in conflict with the law.
- You have experience providing culturally appropriate and meaningful supports that help Indigenous youth take part in their healing, while still promoting responsibility, court order compliance, and community safety.
- You can work respectfully with Indigenous communities, Elders, and service providers to support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reconciliation, and to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and traditional approaches into case planning.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
