Are you a compassionate and skilled Social Worker looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team at the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional & Treatment Centre/Brockville Jail, where you'll support inmates with diverse needs through assessment, counselling, and reintegration planning — helping them build a path forward.
Please note:This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and rotational shifts.
- Provide one-on-one and group counselling, including crisis intervention
- Prepare clinical assessments and statistical reports
- Facilitate rehabilitative programming and reintegration planning
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support inmate care
- Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and statistics
- Participate in research, staff training, and program evaluation
- You are currently 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) degree
You have:
- in-depth knowledge of social work theories, principles, and practices
- familiarity with applying risk assessment tools and developing rehabilitative/treatment programs and plans
- an understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Mental Health Act, etc.)
- knowledge of community support services and reintegration planning
- experience using digital case management systems
You have:
- effective oral and written communication skills for counselling, reporting, and collaboration
- the ability to build rapport and advocate for offenders with diverse backgrounds
- experience demonstrating tact, discretion, and cultural sensitivity in handling confidential and complex situations
- experience working within multidisciplinary teams and with various community agencies
You are:
- able to evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify plans accordingly
- able to assess inmate needs and apply appropriate rehabilitative/treatment strategies
- capable of navigating sensitive conversations and resolving conflict, and engage in crisis interventions
You possess:
- effective planning and prioritization skills to manage competing responsibilities
- the ability to work independently while consulting with other professionals on complex cases as needed
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
