101533- Facility Youth Worker

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is seeking permanent part-time Facility Youth Workers to join the Paul Dojack Youth Centre in Regina. This rewarding career offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on youth offenders, support rehabilitation and reintegration, contribute to safer communities, and work within a collaborative professional team. Employees receive paid training, competitive compensation, benefits, pension, career development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.

The ideal candidate is accountable, resilient, adaptable, and committed to helping youth achieve positive change. They are skilled at building respectful relationships, making sound decisions in complex situations, working collaboratively with diverse individuals, and maintaining safety and security in a correctional setting.

Candidates should have knowledge of the Canadian criminal justice system, adolescent development and behaviour, Indigenous culture and history, and risk assessment principles. A university degree in the social sciences, a diploma in law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is typically required. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence and valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities include maintaining the safety and security of youth offenders, providing assessment, counselling, case management and program delivery, applying legislation and policy, working with youth from diverse backgrounds, assessing risk, and responding to incidents using appropriate intervention strategies.

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