Rehabilitation Officer
Ontario Public ServiceConsider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and keeping our communities safe.
Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team? Bring your expertise to the role of Rehabilitation Officer, where you will provide rehabilitation, re-integration, classification and discharge planning programs and services for offenders with diverse needs and security requirements.
Please note this position includes rotational weekend shifts.
About the job
• Provide support related to discharge planning, rehabilitation and re-integration programs and referrals, and classification
• Determine offenders' discharge needs and requirements by reviewing information from clinical and correctional sources, conducting interviews, and liaising with internal and external ministry stakeholders
• Coordinate activities related to the Temporary Absence Program (TAP)
• Refer inmates to community agencies based on their specific needs
• Facilitate offender orientation programs as well as provide advice, counselling, and information
• Obtain and assess information on offenders' return to the community and associated risks
• Conduct exit interviews, surveys and testing with offenders prior to their discharge from the institution
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
The hours for this position are 36.25 hour per week. This job requires weekend coverage on a rotational basis.
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have good knowledge of the justice system, court processes, and court documentation as well as the offender classification process
• You have an understanding of risk and needs assessment tools (i.e. LSI-OR) as well as the temporary absence process
• You have knowledge of community agencies and resources to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates
• You understand the various sectors involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders after release (i.e. mental health agencies, shelters, employment services, etc.)
• You have experience liaising with community partners and stakeholders in order to host case conferences and discuss issues
• You can understand and interpret CPIC data
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can liaise with institutional staff, offender families, Probation and Parole offices, and community contacts as well as interview offenders
• You have collaboration experience within a multi-disciplinary team
• You have demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality according to legislative requirements (i.e. FIPPA)
Analytical and Evaluative Skills
• You can assess offender needs and recommend suitability for program placement as well as prepare discharge plans
• You can understand and comply with relevant legislation (i.e. Ministry of Correctional Services Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures
Computer Skills
• You are proficient with a variety of computer software packages and database systems (such as OTIS) in order to input and retrieve data as well as prepare and maintain reports/statistics
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• A range of vacation and leave options
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services