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SalaryDepartment: Justice
Location: YARMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia Correctional Services offers: Professional, well-trained, and motivated staff; Integrated, focused and equitable program and service delivery; Responsive programs and services for individuals in custody and the public
Correctional Services are leaders in delivering a high standard of services to achieve positive change. We develop partnerships and use integrated information and communication systems to provide a safe, secure, healthy, and supportive environment for individuals in custody and staff. Our Division takes pride in using creativity, innovation and integrity in decision making and the achievement of our goals and objectives.
About Our Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Programs, as the Education Liaison Officer, you use Core Correctional Practices within the context of a human centered collaborative approach to facilitate programs that target criminogenic risks/needs of individuals in custody to promote community reintegration and labour market attachment. As the Education Liaison Officer, you facilitate and deliver educational programs that respond to the education and employment needs of individuals in custody. You engage these individuals in the learning process while establishing supports in the community that will assist them in long term behavior change. Depending on the needs of the individual in custody, this may include teaching GED preparation, facilitating GED testing, delivering NSCC curriculum, resume writing and/or addressing literacy and numeracy challenges as well as facilitating core programs. In addition, you collaborate with the case management team to provide programming specific to the needs of individuals. Collaboration with community service providers is also an important responsibility of this position.
Primary Accountabilities
The primary responsibilities of the position include:
- Facilitates evidence-based programming utilizing a responsive instructional approach to address the risk/needs of individuals in custody.
- Assists with program development, curriculum revisions, implementation, and evaluation.
- Teaches adult education programs using a differentiated instructional approach to maximize the learning of individuals. This includes but is not limited to GED preparation and online testing, NSCC courses, literacy, and basic upgrading.
- Collaborates with community partners to provide a continuum of programming post-release, maintains up to date knowledge on resources and community resources.
- As a member of the case management team, provides input and aligns programming interventions to address the individual's risk/needs.
- Performs administrative responsibilities as required including but not limited to maintaining all required documentation, program scheduling, updating statistical data requirements and JEIN notes.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you possess a university degree and in addition, you hold a minimum of one year of directly relevant experience in areas such as program facilitation, educational planning and delivery, adult teaching, etc. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Familiarity with correctional facility operations and knowledge of currently accepted correctional strategies and philosophies is required. A working knowledge of JEIN (or other electronic case management systems) is preferred, as is some experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
As the successful candidate, you possess exceptional facilitation, and communication skills which will allow you to provide effective programming. Your relationship and partnering skills will allow you to work collaboratively with Correctional Services staff, other departments, and agencies, as well as community institutions. Your interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to develop strong rapport with facility staff and individuals in custody. You demonstrate an attitude toward individuals in custody and the criminal justice system that is compatible with the objectives of the Department of Justice, the Correctional Services Division, and the goals of the facility. Your initiative, resourcefulness and organizational skills will allow to thoroughly assess, develop, and implement education plans and facilitate core programs that meet the needs of individuals in custody.
Candidates will be assessed for the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
This position has a schedule of 35 hours/week. May be required to work overtime on occasion.
The incumbent will move through the Correctional Facility to facilitate programs and provide support.
This position will involve daily contact with individuals in custody; as such, incumbent must be aware of behaviours and surroundings.
Dynamic work environment with some exposure to highly emotional issues or volatile situations.
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position based at the Southwest Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Yarmouth.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians. Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10
Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,746.69 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
