Education Liaison Officer (Administration Officer 1-2) (Designated)

Competition # : 30461

Department: Justice

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: 5/13/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

In support of our diversity goals, and in accordance with our Employment Equity policy, this is a designated position for candidates who identify as Indigenous, or African Nova Scotian.

About Us

Nova Scotia Correctional Services offers:
Professional, well-trained, and motivated staff

Integrated, focused and equitable program and service delivery

Responsive programs and services for individuals in custody and the public

Correctional Services are leaders in delivering a high standard of services to achieve positive change. We develop partnerships and use integrated information and communication systems to provide a safe, secure, healthy, and supportive environment for individuals in custody and staff. Our Division takes pride in using creativity, innovation and integrity in decision making and the achievement of our goals and objectives.

About Our Opportunity

As the Education Liaison Officer, you facilitate and deliver educational programs that respond to the education and employment needs of individuals in custody. You engage these individuals in the learning process while establishing supports in the community that will assist them in long term behavior change. Depending on the needs of the individual in custody, this may include teaching GED preparation, facilitating GED testing, delivering NSCC curriculum, resume writing and/or addressing literacy and numeracy challenges. In addition, you collaborate with the case management team to provide programming specific to the needs of individuals. Collaboration with community education providers is also an important responsibility of this position. This position reports to the Principal of Education Programs.

Primary Accountabilities

• Develops individualized plans that are responsive to the educational needs of individuals in custody and includes a transition plan to support learning in the community.
• Teaches adult education programs using a differentiated instructional approach to maximize the learning of individuals. This includes but is not limited to GED preparation and online testing, NSCC courses, literacy, and basic upgrading.
• Collaborates with community education partners to provide a continuum of educational programming post-release.
• As a member of the case management team, provides advice/input and aligns individual education program plans with the individual’s risk/needs, case management and reintegration plans.
• Assists with planning and evaluation of educational and employment programming that is culturally responsive to the needs of individuals in custody.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you possess a University degree and in addition, you hold a minimum of one year of directly relevant experience in areas such as facilitation, educational planning and delivery, adult teaching, etc. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

As the successful candidate, you possess exceptional facilitation, and communication skills which will allow you to provide effective and culturally sensitive educational programming. Your relationship and partnering skills will allow you to work collaboratively with Correctional Services staff, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, as well as community institutions. Your interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to develop strong rapport with facility staff and individuals in custody. You demonstrate an attitude toward individuals in custody and the criminal justice system that is compatible with the objectives of the Department of Justice, the Correctional Services Division, and the goals of the facility. Your intercultural proficiency will allow you to break down barriers and establish positive relationships. Your initiative, resourcefulness and organizational skills will allow to thoroughly assess, develop, and implement education plans that meet the needs of individuals in custody.

The following would be viewed as assets: knowledge of adult education and community service providers; experience working with marginalized populations and transition planning.

Candidates will be assessed for the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions

This position has a schedule of 35 hours/week.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

The incumbent will move through the Correctional Facility and/or Community Corrections offices to facilitate educational programs and provide support.

This position will involve daily contact with individuals in custody; as such, incumbent must be aware of behaviours and surroundings.

Dynamic work environment with some exposure to highly emotional issues or volatile situations.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent position based at the Dartmouth Correctional Facility. The incumbent may have some travel to local community service providers to assist in providing educational services.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.

Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.

Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 06 – PR 10

Salary Range: $1,805.02 – $2,588.45 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU).

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].