Apply By: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Case Coordinator (Registered Social Worker)

Job ID:

232452

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Ontario Correctional Institute

City:

Brampton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C10105 - Social Work Supervisor 1 (COR)

Salary:

$1,575.54 - $1,935.25 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have extensive experience as a social worker and looking for an opportunity to expand your leadership skills? Consider this unique role with the Ontario Correctional Institute where you will plan, co-ordinate, and oversee clinical services for offenders with diverse needs.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

About the job

• Act as clinical lead and provide consultation to case management staff
• Plan and co-ordinate treatment plans and specialized clinical services dedicated to specific groups of offenders
• Prepare psycho-social assessments
• Develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with Discharge Planner
• Provide individual and group counseling/programs as well as crisis intervention services
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss treatment plans
• Participate in program planning and evaluation for existing and/or new programs
• Plan, develop, and co-ordinate social work educational programs for staff and students
• Other duties, as assigned

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Master of Social Work degree from a recognized University with a clinical focus OR extensive equivalent experience in the field
• You are currently registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have extensive knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of social work in order to provide direction/supervision to the team as well as consultation to health care professionals, community agencies, and correctional staff
• You have knowledge of and experience with psycho-social clinical assessment and therapeutic principles/techniques in order to provide clinical services to offenders
• You have motivational counseling skills and experience providing counseling to individuals and groups
• You have experience working with community resources/services and organizations in order to co-ordinate services for offenders and formulate discharge plans
• You have understanding of the justice system in Ontario as well as ability to understand and apply relevant legislation such as the Ministry of Correctional Services Act
• You are able to acquire knowledge of and comply institutional policies and procedures

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You are able to participate in and provide consultation to multidisciplinary discussions on diagnoses and treatment plans
• You can establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with staff and residents
• You are able to deliver educational presentations to institutional staff
• You have written communication skills to write assessment reports and program evaluations, correspondence and case summaries
• You have demonstrated tact and sensitivity in order to work with offenders

Assessment, Analytical, and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can evaluate program effectiveness and consider various factors in order to make appropriate recommendations
• You are able to assess offenders using multiple information sources and formulate treatment plans
• You can develop specialized programs for specific offender groups

Organizational and Coordination Skills

• You can oversee, coordinate, and provide guidance/coaching to the team
• You are able to act as clinical lead as well as develop, oversee, and monitor programs
• You can co-ordinate education and training programs for unit staff

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 theOPS 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 application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

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:

• 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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 109 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 29, 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.
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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.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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