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Company: Government of Alberta
Job Title: Probation Officer
Job Requisition ID: 36039
Ministry: Public Safety & Emergency Services
Location: Rocky Mountain House
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open
Classification: Correctional Service Worker 1-2
About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
To learn more about the ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services and the Community Corrections and Release Programs Branch please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/community-sentences.aspx
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Role
Do you thrive in a challenging and dynamic work environment? Are you interested in playing an active role in offender rehabilitation and community safety? Then our Probation Officer roles are for you!
Under the direction of a Senior Probation Officer and Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of community corrections programs and services to adult and young offenders. You will ensure compliance of offenders with supervision orders issued by the Courts and engage with community stakeholders. Working through the effective framework of case management, you will use your skills to appropriately assess, formulate case plans, and apply Effective Practices in Community Supervision to support client behaviour change.
Using your advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), you will conduct investigations, prepare reports, and attend court as required. In the community, you will conduct field visits and liaise with local Police, Courts, and Correctional Centres as required. You will build and maintain positive relationships with community counselling and programming resources, working with systematic barriers that affect individuals and community, and will promote a positive image of probation in the community. Superior time management and prioritization skills are imperative to effectively complete case management activities.
As the ideal candidate you will possess:
• A desire to create safer communities and apply effective practices in community supervision (EPICS)
• Proven knowledge and experience in effective case management
• Superior time management and organization skills
• Well-developed ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner
• Strong ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other government ministries/agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret and process information for investigative and casework processes
• Ability to adapt quickly and adjust to change; strong problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking resulting in forward-thinking solutions.
• The ability to communicate professionally and objectively using a broad range of interpersonal communication styles
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, as well as the ability to follow and apply policy
• Knowledge and ability in working with socially marginalized individuals and victims of trauma or intergenerational abuse.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work with little guidance
• Personal resiliency and decision-making skills
• Own transportation to travel into the community to collaborate with community stakeholders
• Adaptability to changing priorities and information
Qualifications
Correctional Service Worker 1: University graduation in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
• Two year diploma in a related field plus 2 years related experience; OR
• Completion of the in-service Criminal Justice Certificate plus 3 years of related experience (applicable only to employees who have completed the certificate prior to it being discontinued on December 31, 2017).
Correctional Service Worker 2: University graduation in a related field plus at least 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Two-year diploma in a related field plus 4 years of related experience; OR
• Completion of the in-service Criminal Justice Certificate plus 5 years of related experience (applicable only to employees who have completed the certificate prior to it being discontinued on December 31, 2017).
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Related diplomas or degrees including but not limited to the following fields will be considered:
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Correctional Services
• Justice Studies
• Applied Justice
• Criminology
Assets will be considered as follows:
• Experience working in Community corrections.
• Experience in providing casework/ counselling services/ programming services (example: behavior management planning, community corrections programs).
• Experience working in a client service environment where you used creative problem-solving and agility to de-escalate difficult situations such as in a bank, school, hospital, retail or restaurant may be considered an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous populations and culture will be considered an asset.
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.
The links below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to organizational goals.
Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
Salary
Correctional Service Worker 1:
Bi-weekly: $2,260.78 to $2,922.13 ($59,006.36 to $76,267.60)
Correctional Service Worker 2:
Bi-weekly: $2,461.10 to $3,182.34 ($64,234.71 to $83,059.07)
Notes
The roles will be full-time positions working 36.25 hours per week.
Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required as you will be required to travel within the region.
All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested above from the province they reside in.
Candidates may be required to complete a written assignment at the interview stage.
What the Government of Alberta has to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Pension plans:
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Closing Date: Open
HOW TO APPLY
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