Social Worker

Solicitor General | Solliciteur général; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ontario Public Service as a Social Worker at the Toronto South Detention Centre. You will play a crucial role in enhancing community safety and positively influencing the lives of individuals in custody. This full-time position offers a chance to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, contributing to meaningful social change through rehabilitation and support services.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible learning and developmental opportunities

Career growth across ministries

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in social work theories and practices.
• Certified and registered in good standing with OCSWSSW.
• Ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop reintegration and release plans with community partners.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Prepare clinical assessments and statistical reports.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Reintegration planning

Therapeutic intervention

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

BSW or MSW

Job description

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Ignite your passion and creativity with us! Join our vibrant Social Worker Team and become a catalyst for meaningful change!

As a beacon of hope in Social Services at the Toronto South Detention Centre, you will enhance community safety and positively impact the lives of individuals in custody.! Join our dedicated team of social workers to enhance community safety and positively impact the lives of individuals in custody.

We are thrilled to welcome our next passionate Social Worker to our dynamic team, where your dedication will inspire and make a lasting impact!

Please note : The work schedule is 36.25 hours per week with rotational weekend coverage.

Job Preview Information Session :

Discover more about the impactful role of a Social Worker and the dynamic environment at the Toronto South Detention Centre! Join our 1-hour online Job Preview Information Session on Monday, June 9 at 12 PM. Click Job Preview Information Session to register. Your attendance is voluntary and will not affect your candidacy.

We look forward to seeing you there!"

Details for attending the information session will be provided exclusively to applicants who express their interest by completing the required information on the MS Form accessed through the provided link.

About the job

As an enthusiastic and valued member of our Social Worker team, you will :

• Develop reintegration and release plans with professional and community partners and inmates
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Prepare clinical assessments and statistical reports
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary care plans
• Facilitate group and individual rehabilitative programs
• Offer one-on-one counseling
• Engage in social work research and evaluate treatment programs
• Provide consultation and training to staff

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are currently certified and registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge and experience in social work theories and practices, typically acquired through a BSW or MSW.
• You can develop rehabilitative programs, conduct therapy, and provide crisis intervention.
• You can utilize risk assessment tools and treatment options for appropriate classification placement.
• You have familiarity with community support services to aid in reintegration plans.
• You understand Ontario's justice system.
• You can interpret and apply legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act, along with operational policies and procedures

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Liaise seamlessly with clients, correctional staff, and community support services.
• Deliver personalized counseling and assessments for offenders with complex needs.
• Forge strong connections with diverse clients from varied backgrounds.
• Collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary settings, including community agencies.
• Exhibit tact and discretion in discussing issues with offenders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate exceptional written communication in preparing case notes, assessments, and reports.

Analytical, Assessment, and Problem-Solving Skills

• Gather and compile data from multiple sources to identify inmate needs.
• Develop and modify rehabilitative, treatment, and case management plans.
• Assess inmates in crisis and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Organizational Skills

• You excel at juggling multiple priorities, consistently meeting deadlines, and maintaining thorough records

Don't meet every qualification?

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!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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

What we offer

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 :

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

Additional information

Address :

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP / NICHE / RMS
• 2 English Permanent, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP / NICHE / RMS

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule : 3-7

Category : Health and Social Services

Posted on : Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Note :

• About security checks :

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply :

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume : Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11 : 59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

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