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Case Coordinator
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Ontario Correctional Institute
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
C10105 - Social Work Supervisor 1 (COR)
Salary:
$1,331.72 - $1,635.78 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you interested in supervising the planning, organization and completion of assessment reports and service/treatment plans by line correctional staff in a living unit? Do you want to provide guidance/instruction in assessment and helping skills? If so, join the Ministry of Community, Safety and Correctional Services where you will provide input on philosophy and methods to unit management to promote the development of a therapeutic milieu and a strong unit team.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Review clinical information available on residents
• Consult with the unit managers about the general management of residents and the supervision of case managers
• Guide case managers in orienting residents to the unit structure and treatment expectations
• Coordinate the formulation of overall assessment reports/recommendations and service plans, chairing assessment committees and case conference/planning meetings
• Provide coaching, support and advice to case managers in applying psychosocial concepts to case and group situations
• Conduct staff training and developmental sessions with correctional staff
• Review and revise reports received from case managers, sharing confidential and specialized service reports as appropriate
• Provide assessment, treatment and referral services to selected residents
• Complete internal and external classification of residents and oversee related administrative tasks
• Assess the appropriateness of residents for referral to specialized treatment services
• Offer individual, marital, family and group services as required
• Facilitate RNR Treatment Groups
• Offer crisis intervention as needed
• Provide specialized and/or clinical follow-up discharge planning services
• Act as a referral agent and coordinate discharge plans for residents
• Represent the Department of Social Work on institutional committees
• Supervise social work students
• Perform public relations tasks and complete public speaking engagements.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must be registered as a social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Business Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of principles, theories and practices of professional social work to provide direction/supervision to Case Managers and other correctional staff
• You are able to provide consultation to health care professionals and community agencies, and to develop and monitor specialized programs for specific offender groups
• You have knowledge of psycho-social clinical assessment and therapeutic principles and techniques to provide clinical services to offenders, information, interpretation and advice to institution staff
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
• You have an understanding of institutional policies/programs/procedures and relevant legislation (e.g. Correctional Services Act)
• You are able to assess social work programs and provide consultation, explanations and advice to professionals, staff, offenders, community organizations, and the public
• You have knowledge of community resources/services and organizations to co-ordinate services for offenders and formulate discharge plans in collaboration with the Discharge Planner
• You are a seasoned facilitator and practiced presenter
• You are able to deliver structured treatment programming including delivering and maintaining progress reports and assessments
Analytical, Evaluative and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have excellent analytical skills to evaluate program effectiveness and determine improvements taking into consideration a number of factors
• You are able to develop specialized programs for specific offender groups, (e.g., chronically mentally ill, chemically dependent, which require rehabilitative treatment plans customized to their conditions)
• You have effective problem-solving skills to assess offenders' psycho-social functioning using multiple information sources, and to also formulate treatment plans
• You have excellent reasoning skills when providing consultation to other professionals in the multidisciplinary team and the community regarding treatment needs and discharge planning
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You have excellent oral communication skills to participate in multidisciplinary team discussions on diagnoses and treatment plans
• You can deliver educational lectures and presentations to institutional staff
• You have excellent written communication skills to write assessment reports and program evaluations, correspondence and case summaries
• You are able to demonstrate tact and sensitivity when dealing with offenders to discuss problems/treatment plans and when acting as clinical lead to subordinate staff
• You have knowledge of motivational counseling skills when counseling individuals and groups
• You are able to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and residents
• You can provide supervision, instruction and input into the appraisal of correctional officers in relation to case management duties
Computer Skills:
• You have knowledge of word processing software packages to input/retrieve offender data, prepare reports and maintain case documentation and statistics
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 109 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 9, 2018
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the 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), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks 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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - C-CL-126238/18
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 Monday, November 26, 2018 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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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.
