Team Leader

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides a fair justice system that promotes safe and secure communities; provides supervision and rehabilitative services for adult and young offenders; and ensures that effective policing programs uphold the rule of law and protect society and the rights of individuals.

The Ministry of Community Safety requires a motivated, self-confident and client-service oriented individual to fill a permanent Team Lead position in the Community Corrections. This position can be in either Prince Albert, Yorkton or La Ronge office.

A Team Lead maintains shared responsibility in collaboration with in-scope supervisors to administer and organize unit schedules, meetings and case assignments. Team Leads also provide guidance, coaching, mentorship, instruction and support to new employees and practicum students. As a sentence management expert, you will provide training and an advanced level of support to staff to ensure accuracy of sentence calculations. You will also be responsible for oversight of the service provider program. As a Team Lead, you will design, develop and deliver presentations in your role as an associate trainer to ministry staff and community stakeholders.

Team Leads are responsible for the validated generalized and specialized risk assessments and case management of Youth and/or Adult clients. Your outstanding interpersonal skills will help you respond effectively with victims of criminal offences, collaborate with community agencies, victim resources, police and other government personnel to provide an integrated approach to offender management and supervision in the community. You will participate in regional committees.

To qualify, you will possess a degree from an accredited university or college; or a minimum two-year diploma, with a focus on the principles of behavioral change and other assessment skills, this would include Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work or Mental Health; or meet the grandfathering provisions in accordance with Community Corrections qualifications. If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you must have it assessed against Canadian education standards. Please visit Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca to obtain information on the process.

Please visit Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca to obtain information on the process.

• Develop and deliver presentations and/or facilitate meetings to promote a greater understanding of issues and initiatives at a level appropriate to the audience.
• Accurately assess and understand a conflict/crisis situation and identify appropriate actions in order to apply an intervention strategy and resolve the conflict/crisis.
• Analyze and evaluate data/information to make decisions/recommendations about the effectiveness of practices and programs;
• Develop partnerships with communities, share resources and provide quality service to individual clients and families;
• Work independently and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace to meet client, work unit and ministry goals and objectives.
• Independently plan and balance diverse and conflicting workload pressures in a timely manner, accomplishing program goals while meeting client needs.
• Access, retrieve, input, process and maintain information using various electronic systems in an accurate and timely manner.
• Recognize symptoms of stress and take steps to minimize their impact on job performance, well-being and safety of self and others.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• community services and resources and the extent to which these resources and services support clients in the community;
• social learning theory and cognitive behavioral approaches to teaching/counselling young/adult persons to develop the pro-social skills necessary to more effectively manage their behavior; and
• indicators and dynamics of addictions, domestic violence, poverty, disabilities, family relationships, abuse and neglect, and their impact on the client's ability to effect necessary change when executing a case plan.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.