Assistant Deputy Superintendent (Term)
About The Position
The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the programs target group. Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies. Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful, reintegration back into the community. Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behavior, and help facilitate change, within target populations.
Requirements
- University Degree in a related field.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a Correctional facility.
- At least two (2) of which, are at the management level.
- Demonstrated understanding of the LEADS Leadership Framework, including Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
- Ability to interpret Collective Agreements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of facility operations, including safety/security, case management, offender discipline, crisis management, human resource management and quality assurance and risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Corrections Act, the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Workers Compensation Act and the OH&S Act.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the smooth daily operations of the Correctional facility through the appropriate deployment of Captains and line staff.
- Providing oversight and direction regarding persons in custody admission and discharge; warrant interpretation; inmate placement; program delivery; facility searches; temporary absences; facility emergency situations.
- Liaising with Sheriff Services regarding the transfer of persons in custody.
- Liaising with policing agencies regarding laying potential charges as a result of inmate criminal activity within the facility.
- Communicating reportable incidents to Correctional Services Senior Management.
- Responsible for the overall administration of the building in the absence of senior management.
- Responsible for human resource-related functions, including effective management of Captains and line staff; training; labor relations; recruitment & staffing; attendance management; and performance management.
- Ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- 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
- Countless career paths
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
