Social Worker

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Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of others?

In this role, you will have great opportunities to research ideas, develop programming and put your own stamp on meeting the needs within the institution.
You will also enjoy participating on boards and committees, providing your input and collaborating with others.

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About the job

Within a multi-disciplinary team, your role will include:

• Providing intake services by completing psycho-social and risk assessments
• Formulating rehabilitative treatment, case management and discharge plans
• Implementing rehabilitative treatment and discharge plans
• Developing and operating in-house and Accredited Core Rehabilitative Programs
• Participating in social work research activities and evaluating treatment programs and services.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

Registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Bachelors or Masters degree in social work from a social work program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.

Specialized knowledge:

Within a systemic change and anti-racism organizational change context that values diversity, these are our key requirements:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of applying social work theories, principles and practices
• Proven knowledge of community support services to assist in formulating discharge plans.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

You also possess:

• Proven abilities with oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact, discretion and sensitivity when discussing problems and options with offenders in crisis.

General Skills:

Your skills also include:

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies
• Proven planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in using computers and related software programs.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.