Child Diversion Officer

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant post of  Child Diversion Officer (Westmoreland Justice Centre) salary range $2,023,418.00 to $2,405,208.00 per  annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Purpose

The Child Diversion Officer works at the parish level, providing management oversight for the Child  Diversion Intervention Programme, which is aimed at  providing an alternative to formal judicial proceedings for children who are accused of, or have committed  certain specified offences.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in the Arts or Social Sciences (or comparable qualification and experience);
• Minimum of four (4) years working experience in low-income communities, with at least  three (3) years working with at-risk children.

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessment of child offender;
• Prepares Case Management file for child offender;
• Arranges specialized individual and/or groups counselling sessions;
• Administers programmes that are geared toward assisting children who come in conflict with the law so as to decrease the rate of recidivism;
• Acts as mediator in times of conflict as it relates to children at the parish level;
• Maintains the integrity of the programme by  creating an atmosphere of confidentiality;
• Oversees the work of volunteers/facilitators to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Receives, monitors, develops and maintains accurate and confidential records including reports of visits to child offender/s and statistical reports;
• Prepares annual budget for the Child  Diversion Programme within the parish;
• Monitors the use and storage of assets provided by the Ministry of Justice to ensure proper maintenance and security;
• Liaises with Restorative Justice Coordinator to ensure that communities are kept adequately informed about operations under the  Programme;
• Assists with multi-sectoral coordination to  provide intervention programmes;
• Maintains accurate diary, records, minutes  and account of Child Diversion activities within the parish;
• Evaluates intervention programmes through  site visits and the provision of timely progress reports;
• Maintains communication with the Restorative Justice Coordinator with respect to all activities in the parish;
• Establishes Parish Child Diversion  Committees;
• Coordinates training for key internal  stakeholders as well as the Parish Committees in the management of the Child Diversion  Programme.

Required competencies

Core

• Excellent knowledge of people management;
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability work in a team.

Technical

• Excellent knowledge of sociological factors that influence behavior;
• Excellent knowledge of the organization’s principles and procedures;
• Proven ability to prioritise amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts.

Special  conditions

• Possession of a reliable motor vehicle
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Willingness to work under pressure

Note

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references, one must be a former/current  supervisor no later than December 31, 2020 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Justice
61 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director,

Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Justice
61 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10

 

Email: careers@moj.gov.jm 

Base Salary: Undisclosed