Classification Counsellor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General
Description
Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, consider this challenging opportunity at the Thunder Bay Jail where you will provide professional social work services for inmates.
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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 Permanent, 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
- Understanding the job ad definitions
Schedule: - 37
Category: - Health and Social Services
Posted on: - Friday, January 27, 2023
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 inelMore jobs from Ministry of the Solicitor General
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