"Ignite your passion and creativity with us! Join our vibrant Social Worker Team and become a catalyst for meaningful change! As a beacon of hope in Social Services at the Toronto South Detention Centre, you will enhance community safety and positively impact the lives of individuals in custody.! Join our dedicated team of social workers to enhance community safety and positively impact the lives of individuals in custody.
We are thrilled to welcome our next passionate Social Worker to our dynamic team, where your dedication will inspire and make a lasting impact!
Please note: The work schedule is 36.25 hours per week with rotational weekend coverage.
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About the job
As an enthusiastic and valued member of our Social Worker team, you will:
• Develop reintegration and release plans with professional and community partners and inmates
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Prepare clinical assessments and statistical reports
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary care plans
• Facilitate group and individual rehabilitative programs
• Offer one-on-one counseling
• Engage in social work research and evaluate treatment programs
• Provide consultation and training to staff
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are currently certified and registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have knowledge and experience in social work theories and practices, typically acquired through a BSW or MSW.
• You can develop rehabilitative programs, conduct therapy, and provide crisis intervention.
• You can utilize risk assessment tools and treatment options for appropriate classification placement.
• You have familiarity with community support services to aid in reintegration plans.
• You understand Ontario's justice system.
• You can interpret and apply legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act, along with operational policies and procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:
• Liaise seamlessly with clients, correctional staff, and community support services.
• Deliver personalized counseling and assessments for offenders with complex needs.
• Forge strong connections with diverse clients from varied backgrounds.
• Collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary settings, including community agencies.
• Exhibit tact and discretion in discussing issues with offenders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate exceptional written communication in preparing case notes, assessments, and reports.
Analytical, Assessment, and Problem-Solving Skills
You can:
•Gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs.
•Develop and modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans.
•Assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Organizational Skills
• You excel at juggling multiple priorities, consistently meeting deadlines, and maintaining thorough records
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services