Clinical Social Worker

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is a key player in public safety. We are responsible for the supervision and reintegration of offenders serving sentences of two years or more. On a typical day, we manage approximately 15,000 offenders placed within our 43 institutions and more than 8,500
offenders under supervision in the community.

We are building a strong, vibrant, and diverse team of professionals. CSC has been widely recognized as an international leader in correctional justice. We
offer a variety of work locations with challenges and impacts like no other organization in Canada.

CSC supports professional growth. We offer career development opportunities and we believe in continuous learning throughout your career.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to create a pool of qualified candidates.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social work.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification
Registration as a Social Worker with a provincial registering/licensing body.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing Social Work services to clients in mental health settings and/or correctional settings.
Experience working independently with minimal clinical supervision.
Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary team(s).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of social work theory in clinical, mental health and correctional settings.
Knowledge of mental health, the impact on individuals and established best practices.
Knowledge of relevant legal regulations, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as per the provincial regulatory body for the profession of social work.
Knowledge of resources and community agencies which provide assistance to adults with mental health care needs.
Knowledge of cultural sensitive and diverse practices.

ABILITIES
Ability to conduct comprehensive social work assessments for adults with mental health care needs (i.e. bio-psycho-social-cultural assessments, mental status examinations, progress reports, discharge plans).
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with institutional/community stakeholders to ensure an individual’s continuity of care.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social work.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the provision of Social Work services to culturally diverse populations.
Experience providing Social Work services in community mental health, medical, acute or forensic settings.
Experience providing crisis intervention services.
Experience establishing, developing and managing productive and cooperative partnerships with community-based services (i.e., community capacity building).
Experience providing Social Work services to vulnerable populations (e.g., cognitively impaired/brain-injured, geriatric, adults who are disadvantaged or in conflict with the law, indigenous people, etc).

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of mental health issues as they pertain to diverse populations such as indigenous and/or women offenders.
Knowledge of the principles and usages of cognitive-behavioural therapies.

ABILITIES
Ability to use of a variety of software including spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, or Excel).
Ability to deliver training.
Ability to deliver therapeutic group interventions.

To achieve a representative workforce for designated Employment Equity group members.

Some travel may be required.

Information on employment equity

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal people, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

To support diversity and inclusion, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group

To meet business objectives, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group

Willingness to travel frequently within a province or region.
Ability to work overtime on short notice or to work variable hours.
A valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.