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Social Worker
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Central North Correctional Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Job Code:
10104 - Social Worker 2
Salary:
$1,160.57 - $1,473.58 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, consider this challenging opportunity at the Central North Correctional Centre, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
In this role, you will provide professional social work services for offenders in a large correctional facility, including offenders in protective custody.
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package for permanent positions including:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Top Employers for Canadians Under 40
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Social Worker, you will:
• formulate discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and offenders
• 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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements:
• you are registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• you have demonstrated experience applying social work theories, principles and practices normally acquired through a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work
• you understand community support services to assist in formulating discharge plans
• you have the experience and ability to work with offenders
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• you communicate effectively and can prepare and present clinical and related information, reports and discharge plans in a clear and concise manner
• you use your interpersonal skills to advocate on behalf of offenders in the institution or community, when motivating and counselling offenders, and other concerned parties
• you demonstrate tact, discretion and sensitivity when discussing problems and options with offenders in crisis
Other Essential Skills:
• you use your well-developed analytical and problem solving skills to gather and compile data from multiple sources, identify offender needs and recommend appropriate classification of offenders
• you can interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies (i.e. Ministry of Correctional Services Act, institutional ministry policies, procedures, rules of confidentiality)
• you can manage your workload and priorities to meet the needs of treatment team
• you can manage conflict, apply intervention and program treatment services
• you are proficient in using computers and related software programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OTIS, LSI-OR)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Fingerprint-based Criminal Record (CPIC) check, Vulnerable Service Sector Check
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Fingerprint-based Criminal Record (CPIC) check, Vulnerable Service Sector Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - T-CL-108877/17(2)
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 22, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
