To assist youth in conflict with the law, 12 to 17 years of age, in a secure custody facility. Transports youth to and from various court appearances, medical and dental appointments, and transfers between custody facilities; safeguards the youth’s health, privacy, and legal rights while being transported.

University degree preferred and/or community college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in psychology, criminology, social work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with high-risk youth. Experience transporting high-risk youth or young persons in conflict with the law.

Candidates for the Residential Full-Time Bailiff/Youth Justice Worker should possess a positive philosophy, strong counseling, and interpersonal skills, the ability to implement cognitive behavioural programs with adolescents, and superior organization and computer skills.

Mandatory requirements for application of a Residential Bailiff/YJW:

• Criminal reference check declared suitable for vulnerable sector employment,
• Up-to-date Immunization status according to national standards, including proof of prior Two-step TB testing.
• Covid-19- second dose and boosters
• Current First Aid / CPR-C certificate
• Valid class G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Knowledge of court procedures and various warrants
• Comfortable with long-distance driving
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a physician’s note indicating their fitness to work as per the job description within 10 days prior to hire.
• Bilingualism and volunteer experience are assets.

Applicants for a Residential Full-Time Bailiff/Youth Justice Worker must be available to attend a mandatory training period (anticipated start June, fully paid days, exact dates TBA) and be able to work a shift schedule consisting of immediate call-in and predetermined shifts, including days, evenings, alternate weekends and on-call.

Wage: $47,424.00 annually.

LOCATION: Amherstview

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resume by May 24, 2023, 2 pm to:

Christine Brook, Executive Director

St. Lawrence Youth Association

careersslya@slya.ca

St. Lawrence Youth Association is committed to fostering a barrier-free - accessible hiring process that ensures the inclusion of all qualified talents. We see diversity and inclusion as an integral part of our success and an important source of creativity to our company and to our entire economy. As part of this commitment, St. Lawrence Youth Association will ensure that persons, who self-identify as persons with disabilities/disabled people, are provided all possible accommodations in the job application or interview process unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. We encourage equity-seeking members of the designated groups and from all diverse backgrounds to apply and, to please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.