The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The purpose of the position is to reduce the incidence of youth crime and entry into the formal justice system by providing a police based intervention service which assists the police with child/youth and family problems where the police have identified child/youth behavior that places them at actual or potential conflict with the law. This position is part of the core team responsible for Youth Justice Service province wide.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provides one on one case management to clients;
• Maintains file documentation on individual cases;
• Provides short term counseling, crisis intervention and/or support to youth and families;
• Provides support to local schools in their management of youth with actual or potential for conflict with the law;
• Organizes and chairs case conferences;
• Designs and develops programs with a crime prevention focus;
• Participates in community initiatives to reduce criminal behavior;
• Fosters partnerships, both traditional and non-traditional, to address the needs of young people in the community;
• Delivers cognitive-behavioral based programs to young persons across the division to change thinking patterns;
• Liaises with other agencies and community organizations;
• Other related duties as required;

Minimum Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in social sciences with considerable experience in human services, of which a minimum of one year’s experience must be directly related to working with children, youth and families, or a community college diploma in a related subject area and extensive experience in human services, of which a minimum of one year’s experience must be directly related to working with children, youth and families;
• Certification in CPR and First Aid;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record and will be required to provide; proof of an acceptable criminal record check prior to commencing employment;
• Successful applicant may be required to obtain a Level II Security Clearance.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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