About this role
The Ministry of Community Safety is seeking a Probation Officer/Community Youth Worker to join Community Corrections in Yorkton. This permanent full-time opportunity offers dynamic and challenging work supporting adult and young offenders through supervision, rehabilitation, case management, and community-based interventions. The ministry offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and pension, leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career growth and development. The ministry is looking for accountable, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, and an adaptable individual committed to public service excellence. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with diverse populations, build relationships with community partners, and support positive outcomes for offenders, victims, and communities. Candidate must possess a degree or a minimum two-year diploma in a related field such as Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Community and Justice Services, Social Work, or Mental Health. Knowledge of criminal behaviour, cognitive behavioural intervention strategies, and systemic barriers affecting individuals and communities is required. Strong communication, critical thinking, case management, assessment, documentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. Travel, flexible work hours, and a valid driver's licence are required. Responsibilities include preparing court and violation reports, conducting interviews and home assessments, completing risk assessments, developing case management plans, delivering programming and interventions, maintaining client records, conducting community checks, supporting victims, and collaborating with community agencies and government partners. Please use link provided to view full job description.