Adult Probation Officer I

Overview

Adult Probation Officer I Jobs in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Title: Adult Probation Officer I

Company: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Location: Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Position Details

Labrador Region – Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Justice and Public Safety – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The successful candidate is committed to making a difference to offenders who require supervision and intervention to develop their potential as law abiding members of the community. This position is responsible for assessing and supervising adult offenders who are subject to Probation Orders, Conditional Sentence Orders, and/or Temporary Absence Permits. The incumbent will utilize a best practice approach for case management; preparing pre-sentence reports; investigating violations and preparing legal documentation for breach purposes; developing and implementing case management plans targeting the criminogenic needs of adult offenders; providing interventions and referrals to individual or group intervention programs with the goal of reducing recidivism; and other duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a degree behavioral sciences (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience in the assessment of complex human behavior and providing interventions to support change
3. Experience with case management practices
4. Experience in the delivery of social and community programs and services (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of risk assessment
2. Knowledge of complex behaviors and intervention techniques
3. Knowledge of programs and services available to offenders (asset)
4. Case management skills
5. Ability to exchange information
6. Ability to think critically and make decisions
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality
8. Ability to independently manage time and tasks
9. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Recent and satisfactory Enhanced Security Clearance
2. Proof of Class 5 Driver’s License

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Willing to accept day and overnight travel (occasional)
2. Willing to accept overtime
3. Willing to work on weekends and holidays (occasional)
4. Acknowledges requirement for use of a private vehicle (with business insurance)

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Angela Bradley, Regional Manager by email at [email protected] , or by phone at (709) 292-4269