Do you have extensive experience as a social worker and looking for an opportunity to expand your leadership skills? Consider this unique role with the Ontario Correctional Institute where you will plan, co-ordinate, and oversee clinical services for offenders with diverse needs.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
About the job
• Act as clinical lead and provide consultation to case management staff
• Plan and co-ordinate treatment plans and specialized clinical services dedicated to specific groups of offenders
• Prepare psycho-social assessments
• Develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with Discharge Planner
• Provide individual and group counseling/programs as well as crisis intervention services
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss treatment plans
• Participate in program planning and evaluation for existing and/or new programs
• Plan, develop, and co-ordinate social work educational programs for staff and students
• Other duties, as assigned
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have a Master of Social Work degree from a recognized University with a clinical focus OR extensive equivalent experience in the field
• You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have extensive knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of social work in order to provide direction/supervision to the team as well as consultation to health care professionals, community agencies, and correctional staff
• You have knowledge of and experience with psycho-social clinical assessment and therapeutic principles/techniques in order to provide clinical services to offenders
• You have motivational counseling skills and experience providing counseling to individuals and groups
• You have experience working with community resources/services and organizations in order to co-ordinate services for offenders and formulate discharge plans
• You have understanding of the justice system in Ontario as well as ability to understand and apply relevant legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act
• You are able to acquire knowledge of and comply institutional policies and procedures
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You are able to participate in and provide consultation to multidisciplinary discussions on diagnoses and treatment plans
• You can establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with staff and residents
• You are able to deliver educational presentations to institutional staff
• You have written communication skills to write assessment reports and program evaluations, correspondence and case summaries
• You have demonstrated tact and sensitivity in order to work with offenders
Assessment, Analytical, and Problem-Solving Skills
• You can evaluate program effectiveness and consider various factors in order to make appropriate recommendations
• You are able to assess offenders using multiple information sources and formulate treatment plans
• You can develop specialized programs for specific offender groups
Organizational and Coordination Skills
• You can oversee, coordinate, and provide guidance/coaching to the team
• You are able to act as clinical lead as well as develop, oversee, and monitor programs
• You can co-ordinate education and training programs for unit staff
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.