Social Worker

3 weeks ago

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

The Maplehurst Correctional Complex of the Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide social work services to offenders with diverse needs.

If you are a keen professional with a passion for social work and want to make a difference in people's lives, then don't miss this unique opportunity


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. We invite you to join our teams

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?In this role, you will:

  • Complete bio-psycho-social, suicide, mental health, risk/needs and clinical assessments and reports for the purposes of crisis intervention, counselling, classification, rehabilitative programs, reintegration planning and parole proceedings
  • Conduct individual and/or group counselling and case work sessions
  • Provide individual and/or group rehabilitative programming
  • Plan, develop and deliver rehabilitative treatment programs and intervention strategies to address the social, emotional, criminogenic and/or psychological needs of offenders
  • Explore community resources and facilitate referrals for offenders re-entering into the community
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
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 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 placement options in order to recommend appropriate inmate classification placement
  • You have knowledge of community support services to assist inmates in formulating reintegration plans
  • You are able to acquire knowledge of and comply with relevant legislation (such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act and Social Work and Social Service Work Act, etc.) as well as operational policies and procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • You can liaise with clients, correctional staff, and community support services
  • You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds as well as provide individual counselling, evaluation, and assessment services to offenders with complex needs
  • 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, progress and statistical reports
Strong 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
  • You have organizational skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records

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