Youth Justice Officer

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Can you be a role model, a mentor who can attend to the physical and emotional needs of male youth in custody? We need individuals who are driven to be part of a supportive and respectful care environment. We know that our person is out there_...maybe it's you? Come join our team

Overview

The Youth Justice Officer (FT/PT YCW) is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision to male youth in a Secure Custody Detention facility. The Youth Justice Officer (FT/PT YCW) will engage in appropriate behavioural management and will actively participate in providing an effective, supportive, and respectful care system for the youth in custody.

Specific Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and support to youth who are in conflict with the law in a custody facility as well as in the community
- Engage in behavioural interventions to establish clear expectations or residential behaviour using approved methods and training
- Implement appropriate corrective measures in accordance with the Positive Behaviour Intervention Support system, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services requirements and other Ray of Hope policy and procedure
- Implement policies and procedures related to resident supervision and institutional security measures to ensure physical presence of each resident in the facility
- Conduct effective searches of person, facility and property
- Provides safe and secure transportation to residents in and out of the facility
- Develop, teach, create, organize, implement and participate in social, recreational, and skills programs with support of other team members, social workers, and program supervisors
- Complete admission and discharge of residents following established procedures
- Prepare and complete detailed written logs, incident reports, and other documentation of both routine and special situations regarding residents, staff, and program activities through the use of observation and recording skills
- Attend residents' health, medical and dental needs, in basic health related areas including substance abuse, physical / emotional abuse, suicidal behaviour, emotional distress, etc. Attend to residents' ethnic, heritage, cultural and spiritual needs
- Act as a designated in-charge staff, which includes providing direction to other Youth Justice Officers (FT/PT YCWs) regarding and planning and organizing for the operational requirements of the facility.
- Assist in staff orientation, training and mentoring.
- Attend and actively participate in shift changeover meetings, case management plan meetings, team meetings and committees as may be assigned by the management team.
- Attend public, education, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services or other meetings and training as required.
- Contribute and participate in the upkeep and maintenance of property.
- Follow occupational health and safety policies and programs and report and act on unsafe working conditions or work environment.
- Assume other duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Completion of post-secondary education (Minimum 2 Year Diploma/Degree from an accredited institution) in a related field and minimum of 1 year of related experience; or
- No education required with five (5) of years of directly related experience working with youth who have been in conflict with the law.

**Experience**
- Minimum 1 year of related experience; working with youth who have been in conflict with the law is an asset
- Experience in Safety and Security or Police Foundations related work is preferred

**Certifications**
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) Certificate - training provided
- Standard First Aid Level-C CPR & AED or willingness to obtain

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities** required to be successful in this position
- Demonstrated knowledge of facility protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of high-risk offenders
- Demonstrated ability to prevent and/or manage aggressive behaviours including physical intervention
- Proven ability to identify and manage group dynamics and facilitate group process
- Proven ability to organize and deliver social, recreational, and skills programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of the facility mission, philosophy, policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Children's Service System
- Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in the English language

**Requirements**:

- Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
- Valid, unrestricted Class “G” Driver's licence
- Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract
- Employment Medical Form including immunization record and fitness assessment

**Physical Demands**
- Constant standing (33%), sitting (33%) and walking (33%).
- Frequent use of mental capabilities and concentration
- Possible exposure to hazards such as harassment, physical or verbal aggression or aggressive behaviours, witness to harassment or violence, and similar vari