Social Worker

1 week ago

Thorold, Ontario, Canada Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time

Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe.


We are currently seeking qualified Social Workers to provide professional assessment, rehabilitative, and discharge services for inmates at the Niagara Detention Centre.

Take on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise

Job Preview Information Session

We invite you to join us for a voluntary, online information session on Tuesday July 11, 2023, at 12:00 pm.

EST to learn more about Social Worker opportunities within the Ministry of the Solicitor General. This is voluntary and will not impact the screening process. If you are interested in learning more, please register via the following link.

Job Preview Information Session. Access details to attend the information session will be provided to those who express interest via the above MS Forms page only.


Please note the results of this competition will be used to fill future permanent and temporary opportunities within 14 months of the competition closing.


We offer:

  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Maternity and parental leave topup benefits which includes adoptive parents
  • Comprehensive Health Plan
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Collegial and professional work culture
  • Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
  • We provide onthejob training to support your success in the role
The OPS has been recognized as a top employer.

We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:

  • Canada's Top 100 Employers
  • Canada's Best Diversity Employers
  • Greater Toronto's Top Employers
  • Canada's Greenest Employers
  • Canada's Top Employers for Young People

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.

Visit the

OPS 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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

  • Formulate reintegration/release plans in collaboration with professional and community partners and inmates
  • Provide crisis intervention services
  • Prepare clinical assessments and statistical reports
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary care plans
  • Facilitate group and individual rehabilitative programming
  • Provide oneto
- one counselling

  • Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
  • Provide social work consultation and training to staff
  • Perform other duties, as assigned
(Click on the "View Job Description" button for more details)

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

  • You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

  • You have indepth knowledge of, and experience with, theories, principles and practices of social work normally acquired through a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • You are able to develop rehabilitative program/treatment plans as well as conduct individual/group therapy and crisis intervention
  • You have knowledge of risk assessment tools and rehabilitative/treatment options in order to recommend appropriate classification placement
  • You have knowledge of community support services to assist inmates in formulating reintegration plans
  • You have a general understanding of the justice system in Ontario

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

  • You can liaise with clients, correctional staff, and community support services
  • You can provide individual counselling, evaluation, and assessment services to offenders with complex needs
  • You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
  • You have experience working within a multidisciplinary setting, including community agencies
  • You have proven tact, discretion and sensitivity to discuss problems/options with offenders and maintain confidentiality
  • You have advanced written communication skills to prepare case notes, assessments, and progress and statistical reports

Analytical, Assessment, and Problem-Solving Skills:

  • You can gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs
  • You can develop/modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans

Organizational Skills:

  • You can manage conflictin

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