Make a difference every day in the lives of youth in conflict with the law

Do you have a desire to work with young persons in conflict with the law? If you would enjoy working with a diverse and challenging client group, where you can make a difference every day, then consider a career as a Youth Services Officer.

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Youth Justice Division, is seeking dedicated professionals to join their multi-disciplinary team(s) as a Youth Services Officer providing primary/direct services to youth within a secure detention/custody setting.

The Youth Services Officer position will provide you with an opportunity to work with an employer that promotes diversity while you support and deliver programs and services to youth in the Ministry's care. The goals are to keep youth active and engaged, focusing on specific risks and needs of youth related to reoffending, teaching new skills, keeping youth safe, resolving conflict, and employing intervention techniques and strategies to model pro-social behaviours and help youth make better choices upon their return to the community.

As a Youth Services Officer, you will be part of a team that plays a vital role in creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for both youth and staff in secure detention/custody settings. Your responsibilities will include rule enforcement and taking action to protect the safety and well-being of those in your care. At the same time, you will need to be responsive to the unique challenges of the position such as managing crisis, responding to unpredictable youth behaviour, and working rotating shifts in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. It is a demanding role, but also a deeply rewarding one where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking compassionate and suitable candidates who will bring awareness, sensitivity, and mindfulness towards the challenges and barriers faced by youth from marginalized groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing open communication, mutual respect, and a unified youth centered approach to supporting clients in the care of the Ministry.