Discharge Planner (Rehabilitation Officer)

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Do you have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team? Consider this opportunity with the Central East Correctional Centre, Ministry of the Solicitor General where you will provide classification, rehabilitation programming, temporary absence coordination and discharge planning services to male inmates with diverse needs and security requirements.

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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 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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Provide classification, rehabilitation programs, temporary absence coordination and discharge planning services to offenders
• Seek pertinent information for the classification, temporary absence and discharge planning processes by interviewing offenders, liaising with other sources and reviewing relevant documents
• Coordinate and confirm the participation of intermittent sentenced offenders in the Intermittent Community Work Program (ICWP)
• Facilitate the discharge planning, build and coordinate community reintegration plans with offenders
• Obtain and assess information about an offender's return to the community by assessing the risks associated with releasing an offender and build supports with the offender to mitigate risks
• Determine the current requirements and discharge needs of offenders by reviewing information from all clinical and correctional sources
• Facilitate inmate orientation programs and provide advice, counselling and information pertaining to institutional adjustment and program availability
• Complete internal classification reports to determine suitable unit placement of newly admitted inmates

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How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of offender rehabilitation and classification theory and practices
• You have understanding of risk and needs assessment tools (i.e. LSI-OR) as well as the temporary absence process
• You have knowledge of community agencies, services, and resources in order to make referrals and assist in the discharge process
• You understand the various sectors involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders after release (i.e. mental health agencies, shelters, employment services, etc.)
• You have experience liaising with community partners and stakeholders in order to host case conferences and discuss issues
• You have knowledge of the justice system, court processes, and court documentation
• You are proficient with a variety of computer software packages and database systems (such as OTIS) in order to input and retrieve data as well as prepare and maintain reports/statistics

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have knowledge of interviewing techniques to interview and assess inmate situation and needs
• You have oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with institutional staff, police, offender families, Probation and Parole offices, and community contacts
• You have collaboration experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Analytical and Evaluative Skills

• You can assess offender needs and suitability for various rehabilitative programs as well as make recommendations to the senior administrators regarding temporary absence applications
• You can prepare discharge plans
• You are able to identify and resolve issues
• You are able to understand and comply with relevant legislation (i.e. Ministry of Correctional Services Act), regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  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 making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-CL-224238/24(2)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .