Job code:10218 - Rehabilitation Officer 2, Correctional ServicesSalary:$1,213.06 - $1,484.47 Per week**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Do you enjoy facilitating group activities, building relationships and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Consider this opportunity as a Program Officer at the Toronto East Detention Centre.The Ontario Public Service 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 offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:A defined benefit pension planMaternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parentsComprehensive Health PlanLife and Disability insuranceCollegial and professional work cultureCareer growth and development opportunities across multiple business areasOn-the-job training to support your success in the rolePlease Note: The successful candidate will be required to work at and travel between 2131 Lawrence Avenue East and 55 Civic Road, based on operational requirements.About the jobIdentify offender rehabilitative needs using client demographics and available community resourcesDevelop, deliver, and facilitate core rehabilitative programs to groups of remanded and sentenced offendersOrganize resources to effectively deliver programs as a facilitatorEnroll offenders to participate in programs and ensure that resources are in place to deliver the programInterview and respond to inmate requests regarding programmingPerform other duties, as assignedWhat you bring to the teamSpecialized Knowledge and ExperienceYou have knowledge of and experience in group facilitationYou are able to effectively facilitate, instruct, and deliver rehabilitative programs to inmatesYou have knowledge of the justice system,



court processes and court documentation as well as understanding of offender rehabilitationYou are able to understand and apply relevant legislationYou have knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and resources to assist in discharge planningCommunication (Oral and Written) and Interpersonal SkillsYou have motivational interviewing skills to engage inmates with diverse needs and security requirementsYou can clearly and accurately communicate with inmates as well as work effectively with correctional staff and community contactsAnalytical, Investigative and Evaluative SkillsYou can obtain information, assess suitability of inmates for various rehabilitative programs, and make recommendations based on established criteriaYou have problem-solving and decision-making skills to manage contentious issues or situationsYou have proven ability to prioritize and complete work in timely fashionYou have organizational skills to coordinate and schedule programsDon'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 accessibilityWe 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe 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 functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsmany employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groupstailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and moreOur comprehensive compensation and advantages package includes:a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)group health, dental, life and disability benefitsa range of vacation and leave optionsan Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling servicesAdditional informationLanguage requirements and assessment:All external OPS job ads are posted in English and French. Check the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English. If the position is bilingual, you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Program Officer - $1,213.1 - $1,484.5 A Week (Winnipeg)
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