Classification Counsellor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, consider the role of Classification Counsellor with the Ministry of the Solicitor General at the Thunder Bay Jail.

You will have a unique opportunity to work with diverse clients as well as a multi-disciplinary team to deliver professional social work services within a correctional environment.

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $ 1,352.75 to $1,717.58 per week in compliance with OPSEU Correctional Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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.

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?:

Formulate discharge plans in full collaboration with professionals and inmates
Provide crisis intervention services
Prepare and maintain assessments and statistical reports
Develop and operate inhouse rehabilitative programs and Accredited Core Rehabilitative Programs
Participate in social work research activities and evaluate treatment programs and services
Provide social work consultation and training to staff
Other duties, as required

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

You have indepth knowledge of and experience with theories, principles and practices of social work normally acquired through a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
You are able to 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 placement options in order to recommend appropriate inmate classification placement
You have knowledge of community support services to assist inmates in formulating reintegration plans

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You can liaise with clients, correctional staff, and community support services
You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds as well as complex needs
You have advanced written communication skills to prepare case notes, assessments, progress and statistical reports
You can work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting, including outside agencies
You have demonstrated tact, discretion and sensitivity as well as ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Analytical, Assessment, and Problem-Solving Skills:

You are able to gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs as well as develop/modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans

Other Essential Skills:

You have organizational skills to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate records
You are proficient with computers and related software and database systems to input and retrieve inmate data, prepare reports, and maintain case documentation and statistics

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 285 Macdougall, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Posted on:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Note:

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 ma