Social Worker

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, consider this challenging opportunity at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre where you will provide professional social work services for inmates. 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 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 discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and inmates - Provide crisis intervention services - Prepare and maintain assessments and statistical reports - Develop and operate in-house rehabilitative programs and Accredited Core Rehabilitative Programs - Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services - Provide social work consultation and training to staff - Other duties, as required 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 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 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 complex needs - You have advanced written communication skills to prepare case notes, assessments, progress and statistical reports - You can work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting, including outside agencies - You have demonstrated tact, discretion and sensitivity as well as ability to maintain strict confidentiality Analytical, Assessment, and Problem-Solving Skills - You are able to gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs as well as develop/modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans Other Essential Skills - You have organizational skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records - You are proficient with computers and related software and database systems to input and retrieve inmate data, prepare reports, and maintain case documentation and statistics