Make a meaningful impact at the Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in a vital role supporting rehabilitation and social work services with a focus on long-term and special needs offenders within a secure correctional environment. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise and trauma-informed approach to help individuals navigate change and build resilience. Join a team committed to evidence-based practice, collaboration, and positive outcomes.
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Amendment: the number of vacancies has changed from one to three permanent Social Worker positions
- Participate in discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and inmates
- Provide crisis intervention services
- Prepare and maintain assessments and statistical reports
- Provide rehabilitative programs and counselling
- Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
- Provide social work consultation and training to staff
- You are registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- You have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW).
- You have in-depth knowledge of and experience with theories, principles and practices of social work.
- You can develop rehabilitative program/treatment plans as well as conduct individual/group therapy and crisis intervention
- You have knowledge of risk assessment tools and rehabilitative/treatment options
- You have knowledge of community support services to assist inmates in formulating reintegration plans
- You have knowledge of gender responsive and trauma informed practices as well as sexual abuse and addiction recovery in order to develop programs and rehabilitative plans for inmates
- You are able to understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act and Social Work and Social Service Work Act, etc.
- You can acquire knowledge of and apply operational policies and procedures
- You can provide individual counselling, evaluation, and assessment services to offenders with complex needs
- You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
- You have experience working within a multi-disciplinary setting including community agencies
- You have proven tact, discretion and sensitivity to discuss problems/options with offenders and maintain confidentiality
- You can gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs
- You are able to develop/modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans
- You can assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic intervention
- You have organizational skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records
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!
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:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
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
