Social Worker

4 days ago

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time
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We are currently seeking qualified Social Workers to provide professional assessment, rehabilitative, and discharge services for inmates at the Toronto South Detention Centre.

Take on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise

Please note the work schedule is 36.25 hours per week with rotational weekend coverage.


The Ontario Public Service 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.

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 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 one-to- one counselling
  • Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
  • Provide social work consultation and training to staff
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 in-depth 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
  • You can understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, etc., as well as acquire knowledge of, and apply, operational policies and procedures
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 multi-disciplinary 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
  • You are able to assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic intervention
Organizational Skills

  • You can manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records

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