Manager, Social Work and Rehabilitation Services

**Attention Social Work Professionals**

Do you have a passion for Social Work and making an impact on the lives of others? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills? If so, consider this unique opportunity as a Manager, Social Work and Rehabilitation Services at the Niagara Detention Centre, where you will develop, plan, implement, administer and evaluate a diversified social work, rehabilitation and classification program.
As the Manager, Social Work and Rehabilitation Services, you will plan, organize, and evaluate resources, services and programs pertaining to social services, within the context of a person-centred model of care. You will also be an expert resource to the inter-disciplinary team regarding social work and rehabilitation issues. You will work closely with staff and partners to facilitate inmate mental health assessments and assessments for the Ontario Parole Board, meeting provincial requirements and best practice standards.

**What we offer**

We care about the wellbeing of our employees and that is why the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to a collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development, and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the following:

- A defined benefit pension plan
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits, which includes adoptive parents
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans
- Life and Disability insurance
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Online and in-person workshops
- Opportunities for advancement
- Ergonomic assessments and accommodations based on need

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: As the Manager, Social Work and Rehabilitation Services, you will:

- Provide professional direction, coaching and mentoring to a inter-disciplinary team
- Manage human resources, including recruitment, performance management, training and development, and manage issues
- Ensure proper assessment, evaluation, classification, and documentation of those admitted and discharged, ensuring appropriate documentation
- Liaise between the institution and various community agencies such as police departments, Ontario Parole Boards and other branches of the Criminal Justice System, treatment/ psychiatric facilities, and community groups such as the John Howard Society
- Work with Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses to assess individual needs, matching identified needs to specific programs/services or making appropriate referrals to community agencies as part of the discharge planning process
- Work with senior management to review, develop and formulate institutional policies, goals and objectives as they relate to social work and rehabilitative programs/services

**Leadership in the OPS**
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:

- You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
- You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
- You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario

**Specialized Knowledge and Experience**:

- You have demonstrated expertise in current social work and rehabilitation theories as they relate to crisis intervention, classification and counselling/treatment
- You are able to assess client behaviour/needs/mental disorders as well as progress and recommend changes to treatment plans
- You have an understanding of gender-responsive and anti-oppressive practices and approaches to meet the needs of the geographic representation of clients
- You have knowledge of professionally acceptable counselling techniques
- You have knowledge of, and experience with, current rehabilitative theories and techniques

**Management and Leadership Skills**:

- You are an experienced leader with the ability to supervise a multidisciplinary team, providing technical, administrative and operational direction to staff, as well as mentoring and coaching as needed
- You can manage human resources, including recruitment, performance management, training and development, and labour relations issues
- You have financial skills in order to provide control and monitor an allocated budget
- You have expertise in project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of plans, initiatives and goals

**Communication and Relationship Management Skills**:

- You can liaise with facilities, staff