As a member of the Clinical Services Team, with oversight provided by the Sexual Offence Assessment and Treatment Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and treating youth who have committed sexual offences and their families. This position also provides consultation on matters related to youth sexual offences.  The ultimate purpose of the program is to significantly reduce the incidence of sexual victimization in the Province of Prince Edward Island.

• Conducting assessments with clients and their family members;
• Conducting individual treatment, as well as meeting with family members and/or caregivers in order to develop safety plans and support the youth;
• Providing family counselling to address family specific risk factors;
• Ongoing revision and development of adolescent treatment programs;
• Facilitating group programming that is based on best practice utilizing psychoeducational and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques;
• Providing presentations to Department employees and training regarding assessment and treatment for adolescent who commit sexual offences; and
• Other related duties as required.

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school, as well as extensive experience working in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with high-risk clients.
• Working knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Mental Health Act, Child Protection Act, Victims of Family Violence Act.
• Ability to manage crisis situations as well as de-escalate high risk situations.
• Knowledge & experience in program development and evaluation.
• Training in needs identification and programming in areas such as sexual abuse, family dynamics, family violence, trauma, emotion regulation, risk management.
• Training & experience in group facilitation.
• Must have very good communication skills both orally and written.
• Must provide satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Background Check.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Health and dental benefits
• Pension Plan
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds
• Three (3) weeks paid vacation annually
• Travel allowance
• Free parking

Department: Justice and Public Safety

Location: Charlottetown

Position: One (1) Full Time (Commencing Immediately)

Employment Type: Classified (Permanent) - UPSE

Hourly Salary Range: $38.37 - $47.98

Annual Salary Range: $74,822 - $93,561

Pay Level: 19

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly

Posting ID: 165296-1024JPSPI

Closing Date: Friday, December 27, 2024  5:00pm

Open to: Public 

To apply for the position, please visit the Government of Prince Edward Island's webpage, JobsPEI, PEI Government Jobs open to the public, found here: https://jobspei.ca/