VACANCY NOTICE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL SECURITY (BORDELAIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

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1 VACANCY NOTICE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL SECURITY (BORDELAIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of PROGRAMS MANAGER, BORDELAIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for the delivery of the work of the Programs unit. 2. Responsible for staff of the Programs Department. 3. Works under the direction of and reports to the Assistant Director for Rehabilitation. 4. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Director of Correction and Deputy Director of Corrections. B. DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Assume responsibility for the overall Program Units programs. 2. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the following programs for inmates: Chaplaincy Programs Psychosocial Programs Social Programs Sports Programs 3. Supervise the work of Social Workers/Counselors, Sports instructor, Religious instructors and volunteers. 4. Liaise with Unit Managers in planning activities related to the aforementioned programs.

2 5. Liaise with Unit Managers to coordinate delivery of the aforementioned programs by Social Workers/Counselors, Sport instructors, Religious instructors, Volunteers and Correctional Officers. 6. Liaison with Education and Industries re: responding to the needs of inmates. 7. Liaise with relevant families, groups and communities to promote the reintegration of inmates upon release. 8. Prepare and facilitate relevant training in implementing program activities to all staff of the Rehabilitation Department to include Correctional Officers. 9. Participate in weekly case conferencing re: inmates development/ progress and needs. 10. Provide weekly itinerary of the activities of the Programs Unit. 11. Provide monthly report of the implementation of activities in the Programs Unit. 12. Conduct quarterly research on the psychosocial issues affecting inmates. 13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director and Deputy Director of Corrections. C. CONDITIONS 1. Accommodation provided in a general administrative office. 2. Institutional support is provided through appropriate Civil Service Regulations and Departmental guidelines. 3. Opportunities exist for personal development and career advancement through established orientation and in-service training (workshops, seminars, and orientation courses). 4. Works along with other administrative and professional staff.

3 5. Salary is in accordance with the terms stipulated by Government in the Estimate/Collective Agreement. 6. This post is non pensionable. D. STANDARDS 1. Act at all times within the Correctional Services Act, Statutory Rules and Orders, including Emergency Procedures, Personnel Policies, Code of Conduct and Staff Orders. 2. Be aware of, and works within the legislation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with particular attention to the safe systems of work applicable to your area. E. EVALUATION METHOD Work performance will be measured on the basis of: 1. Demonstrated ability to continuously conduct inmate-research that can effectively provide the Rehabilitation Unit with the relevant data and statistics for enhancement and development of psychosocial programs. 2. Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate duty to, and supervise staff employed with the Programs Department. 3. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs, Unit programs including new and ongoing programs. 4. Demonstrated ability to meet agreed targets as set out by line management with regards to Programs and Unit programs set out in the Rehabilitation Department plan. 5. Demonstrated ability to effectively prepare and manage the operating budget of the Programs Department. 6. Demonstrated appreciation for inmates Sporting and Religious activities. 7. Demonstrated ability to submit timely reports and assignments and meet deadlines.

4 8. Quality of reports as measured by their clarity and accuracy. 9. Quality of activities available to inmates in the Programs Department. 10. Satisfactory performance of duties and tasks as listed in the job description. F. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY 1. Experience in staff management and supervision. 2. Experience in psychosocial assignment. 3. Experience and knowledge of anti-social behavior treatment and therapeutic programs. 4. Experience in design and delivery of behavior modification programs. 5. Ability to manage psychosocial programs. 6. Ability to motivate and lead small team. 7. Skills in Information Technology. G. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. A Bachelor s Degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology and a minimum of one year experience at Grade 12 and above. 2. Diploma in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology and at least four years experience at Grade 10 and above Or

5 SALARY Salary is at the rate of EC$ 61, per annum (Grade 14, Step 1). Applications on the prescribed Government of St. Lucia Application Form along with certified copies of pertinent documents in addition to two (2) recent testimonials should be submitted to: The Secretary Public Service Commission Sir Stanislaus James Building The Waterfront Castries Saint Lucia To reach her no later than June 15, Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged. Please be advised that candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience may not be considered for an interview; only the candidates with the best qualifications and experience will be short listed for interviews.