Cor Sv 18r

Posting Title- COR SV 18R - Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor)- Position Classification- Correctional Services R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $64,021.33 - $72,637.85 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* In addition, eligible employees will receive a recruitment and incentive payment of $10,000 annually (payable in two semi-annual installments of $5,000 and pro-rated for partial periods of employment)- Close Date- 3/24/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Specialized intervention and youth justice- Job Summary**Your confidence and experience assisting youth is your greatest skill, and our greatest asset**

Working directly with youth in custody who are involved in the Youth Justice system and reporting directly to the Senior Youth Supervisor, you will carry out duties in a professional manner in keeping with your experience, training and education and according to the Standards of Conduct for Public Service Employees. Drawing from your skills and know-how, you will strive to effect positive change for youth housed in a youth custody centre, develop a collegial environment with co-workers, and ensure clear and constructive communications are maintained with supervisors. On behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, using your strength of character regarding the nature of this position, you will maintain trust and honesty with youth and colleagues.

In this safety-sensitive position, it will be your responsibility to maintain rules and standards of good order and discipline within established policies and procedures. You will uphold the custody, safety and supervision of youth while preserving effective control through appropriate human relations skills and, where necessary, authority. Utilizing your expertise in relationship-building, you will organize, instruct and supervise youth participating in all centre activities. Perhaps most critical, you will at all times instill a positive influence on youth through appropriate role-modeling, behaviour support and leadership while performing other related duties as required.

As a Youth Correctional Officer (Youth Supervisor), you hold a Peace Officer designation and are held to a high standard of conduct by the Employer, Public and Courts both on and off duty.

**Job Requirements**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must possess and continue to maintain a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Residency Status.

**Preference may be given for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., social work, childcare, psychology, sociology, criminology, etc.).
- Experience working with adolescents or with a vulnerable adult population.

**COPAT**:If you meet all the above stated Selection Criteria, you will be asked to complete the Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT). The Hiring Manager will contact you with instructions on how you may register for COPAT. You will need to bring a completed Medical Clearance form (signed, stamped and dated by a Medical Practitioner), your Valid Driver's Licence and your Valid First Aid Certificate. Successful completion of COPAT is a requirement of this position.

**ENHANCED SECURITY SCREENING**:Applicants who are successful after their interview and reference checks will be made a conditional offer of employment. Those applicants accepting this conditional offer will be required to complete/provide the following:

- Security fingerprinting.
- Police record check.
- Security Screening questionnaire.
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis.
- Driver's abstract.
- Criminal Records Review Act Check.

**MEDICAL**: Applicants who successfully complete the Enhanced Security Screening will be required to undergo the following:

- A Tuberculosis (TB) test prior to booking an appointment for a Medical Assessment.
- Successful completion of a Medical Assessment.

**Provisos**:

- Must be able to handle unpleasant and emotionally charged situations.
- Must be able to control hostile and dangerous behaviour, requiring maturity and self-awareness.
- Must undergo enhanced security screening and a medical examination.
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Must successfully complete and pass the Physical Fitness Abilities Test (COPAT).
- Must be willing and able to travel.
- Must be willing and able to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays within a 24/7 operation.
- Will be required to use physical and necessary force to protect the safety of others and oneself.

**About this Position**:
As the custody centre is a 24 hour operation, successful applicants will be required to work evenings/weekends and a variety of shifts on an as and when required basis. Seasonal peaks in availability of work