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Amended - Youth Services Officer

Organization:

Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Division:

Youth Justice Division

City:

Brampton, Cobourg, Sault Ste Marie, Simcoe, Sudbury, Thunder Bay

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

6 Temporary fixed term contracts up to 6 months with possible extension

Job Code:

50577 - Youth Worker

Salary:

$25.81 - $32.64 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

78343

The Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services Division, requires dedicated professionals to join the multi-disciplinary team(s) as a Primary/Direct Services Worker within a secure detention/custody youth centre.

Please note the number of vacancies for each location is yet to be determined.

***How to Apply***:
Please follow these instructions and disregard the instructions in the “How to Apply” section below:
For the purposes of this posting please ensure that you follow this link in order to apply as we do not accept resumes and cover letters.
Click the following to access the YSO application form:
Application Link

Send completed application form to:
Submit by email, fax or regular mail to: Youth Services Officer Recruitment
Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services Division
101 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z7
Fax: 416-327-0944 / Phone: 416-314-6598

Incomplete applications will be rejected.
YSORecruitment@ontario.ca

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Perform a full range of duties related to the supervision and case management of youth on an assigned shift utilizing a relationship custody/cognitive learning behavioral approach;
• identify and participate in the provision of appropriate structured rehabilitative programs and services for a diverse population of youth;
• ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, youth centre and community.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have successfully completed post-secondary education from a college/university of recognized standing in a related field with emphasis in behaviour management, adolescent development, and knowledge of family group dynamics, plus one year of recent relevant work experience OR a recognized secondary school diploma with supplementary courses in human behaviour plus three years of recent relevant work experience
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Certificates

Knowledge

• You have knowledge of various sociological issues impacting on youth.
• You have knowledge of case management and group work principles and techniques and gender responsive therapeutic programming, and treatment approaches.
• You have knowledge of mental health and behavioural disorders, abnormal and deviant psychology, symptoms and causes of deviant behaviour, and cognitive behavioural intervention-philosophy and techniques, as well as, knowledge and understanding of youth/adolescent development.
• You have knowledge of various youth justice related legislation (i.e. Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child and Family Services Act, Human Rights Code).

Skills

• You have advanced communication skills – written, verbal and non-verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• You have good interviewing, coaching and counselling skills.
• You are able to build positive relationships with youth.
• You have facilitation and team building skills.
• You have analytical, interpretive, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• You have computer skills to operate various business software and operational systems.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 2435 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, North Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 2500 South Lane, Sudbury, North Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 521 Second Line E, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 8500 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 390 King St E, Cobourg, East Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 660 Ireland Rd, Simcoe, West Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

4.7

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.

A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.

A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 19, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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