Description:
The Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is hiring and invites you to join our team!
Mental Health Correctional Officers are professionals who work directly with adult offenders, holding them accountable and supporting positive change in their lives, while maintaining the safe and secure operation of the facility.
As a Mental Health Correctional Officer, you will:
- Maintain the safety and security of the facility through monitoring, supervising, and interacting with offenders;
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide case management, appropriate interventions and programming to offenders following a therapeutic model;
- Apply knowledge of mental health and addictions assessments, treatments and interventions to appropriately manage complex behaviours, prevent escalation and facilitate recovery;
- Conduct routine patrols and supervise movement within the facility;
- Perform security checks of the center and grounds;
- Accurately interpret and apply legislation, policy, and procedures; and
- Prevent, respond to, and resolve incidents, using the safest and most reasonable intervention strategies.
Ideal Candidate
As our successful candidate, you will have:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of human behaviour to support positive change;
- A valid Saskatchewan issued Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent;
- A valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificate with no less than 12 months remaining before expiration is required prior to the ITP start date;
- The ability to verbally and in writing, present clear, concise, timely and accurate information;
- Critical thinking skills to exercise sound judgment, solve problems and apply appropriate interventions;
- Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills;
- The ability to be a collaborative and supportive team player;
- An inclusive, non-judgmental and culturally responsive approach;
- The ability to be adaptable and resilient in times of change, uncertainty and stress; and
- Proficiency with various computer systems, software, and programs.
Typically, the requirements for success in this position are completion of a High School diploma and/or experience/education in the social sciences, correctional services, or similar discipline.