Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Offender Employment Coordinator at Yorkton, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Central East-Yorkton

Ministry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety

Salary Range: $30.935 – $38.764 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.09.

The Ministry of Corrections & Policing has an exciting career opportunity as Offender Employment Coordinator at Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre near Yorkton SK. This position will be of interest to professionals who wish to assist the Ministry to deliver a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government. To learn more about Corrections & Policing, go to: http://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/CP/

As the Employment Coordinator, you must exhibit leadership and professionalism as you deliver 75 hour program which teaches essential workplace skills to those in custody. As a supportive, empathetic person, you will coach and counsel individuals and groups, about employment opportunities. Using fine tuned knowledge and skills, you will deliver comprehensive workshops on career pathing, job search techniques, job maintenance skills and pre-employment programs ensuring the program is current and up to date; you will provide referrals for post-release to employment, training and specialized programs within the community; negotiate service agreements with community employers and trainers, maintain records and report regularly on costs related to budget items.

Using your positive interpersonal skills, you will be responsible for developing strong networks with local community employment agencies, educational facilities and agencies and other correctional entities. To do so, you may be required to travel.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of human behaviour, interpersonal communications and counseling methodologies, methods, theories and approaches related to client assessment and career counseling, principles of adult learning. These and other competencies are typically obtained through relevant post-secondary training and or experience in client assessment and career counseling.

In our workplace, it is essential that you are discrete and have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. We are seeking someone who is honest and has integrity, will treat everyone with dignity and respect, is committed to the pursuit of excellence, exhibits leadership and professionalism, embraces diversity and equality and is responsible and accountable.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: B – SGEU Field 37.33 – work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: May 11, 2022, 12:59:00 AM