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Social Worker

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Sprucedale Youth Centre, Youth Justice Services

City:

Simcoe

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Permanent

Job Code:

C10104 - Social Worker 2 (COR)

Salary:

$1,231.98 - $1,564.23 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

194856

Are you interested in working with youth? Play an integral part in the provision of rehabilitative and reintegration opportunities for male youth in this exciting and challenging role at the Sprucedale Youth Centre with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

Please note: the results of this competition will be used to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies within the next 14 months.

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package 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 Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• provide a full range of professional, culturally & gender-responsive social work services
• coordinate and facilitate the case management process
• provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention and specialized treatment services for complex cases
• provide input into individual goal development
• develop and deliver evidence-based programs
• conduct individual, family and group counseling and treatment sessions
• liaise with family and community organizations

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work degree with significant post graduate supervised social work experience
• Currently registered in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have in-depth knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of social work assessment and intervention
• You can develop and implement rehabilitative treatment plans and programs to clients with complex needs
• You have expertise in case management and clinical planning
• You have demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development, processes, theories and effective therapeutic interventions including understanding of gender specific programming and relevant issues related to at risk youth
• You have knowledge of relevant community resources and agencies

Proven Communication, Presentation, Facilitation, Interpersonal and Group Leadership Skills

• You can provide training, assessment services, individual, family and group counseling programs
• You are able to adjust your communication in order to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
• You can prepare written assessments and program evaluations
• You have experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team including external agencies

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can diagnose youth risk, needs, and responsivity issues
• You can develop treatment plans and evaluate programs and services
• You have knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislation
• You have organizational skills and planning skills to manage workload

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with computers including word processing, databases, and internet applications to complete reports, risk assessments, and track statistical data

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 660 Ireland Rd, Simcoe, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

3-7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Thursday, February 16, 2023

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.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

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.
Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and may be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

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, March 6, 2023 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.

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.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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