Forensic Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 42964

**Department**: Justice

**Location**: DARTMOUTH

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 02-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Correctional Services division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program's target group.

About Our Opportunity

This position reports to the Manager, Case Management & Social Work Services.

Primary Accountabilities

**As the Forensic Social Worker, you will**:
provide clinical and general social and personal counselling to individuals in accordance to need and the clinical case plan;
develop clinical case plans and psychosocial assessments for clients as needed;
perform clinical assessments and investigations as required to identify Individual needs;
collaborate and case conference with Forensic Case Workers, Probation Officers, and other Corrections staff to develop case plans and release plans;
liaise with staff of the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Department of Community Services, and other community resources, in Nova Scotia and other provinces as required, in accordance with the individual's need for mental health services, addiction services and other social needs;
record activities through the maintenance of paper files and update the electronic file on the computer case management system;
process and triage referrals that are received and keep stats associated with the referrals and clients seen;
perform other related duties as assigned;
Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Social Work and are registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

**You have experience in several of the following areas**: knowledge of the risks and needs of persons in conflict with the law, and the social work theory that informs evidence-based clinical intervention with individuals in custody. You have good knowledge of community services and resources as required. As our social worker you will have knowledge of short-term intervention counselling models, strong communication and crisis intervention skills. You will have strong interpersonal abilities that will be reflected in appropriate boundary setting while working with individuals in custody, correctional facility staff and community partners. Flexibility, sound decision-making, initiative and the ability to be self-directed are other required skills.

**Assets for this position include**:
Knowledge of pathways to involvement with the criminal justice system
Experience working with individuals in conflict with the law to address their criminogenic risk factors
Completion of specialized training in trauma informed practices, cognitive based therapy techniques (e.g. DBT, ACT), criminal justice or forensics.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
Some overtime work required
Dynamic continuously evolving work environment

Additional Information

This competition is to fill a Term position, with an anticipated end date of June 27th, 2025.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless career paths.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: PR 09 - PR 15

**Salary Range**: $2,173.77 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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