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, Canada. 

Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Conducting in-depth interviews 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;
• Facilitating group programming that is based on best practice utilizing psychoeducational and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques;
• Providing family counselling to address family specific risk factors;
• Ongoing revision and development of adolescent treatment programs;
• Consulting with the Sexual Offence Assessment & Treatment Specialist about clinical decision making;
• Providing presentations to Department employees and training regarding assessment and treatment for adolescent sexual offenders; and
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Other Qualifications:
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams would be considered an asset.
• Completion of NVCI and ASIST training would be considered assets.
• Ability to work in ethical manner with minimal supervision/direction.
• Proficiency in multiple languages would be considered an asset.

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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