Job Description
No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied.Regional Clinical Practice Lead, Social WorkReference number: PEN24J-116096-000198Selection process number: 2024-PEN-EA-PAC-189399 Correctional Service Canada- Health ServicesAbbotsford(British Columbia)SW-SCW-03$79,595 to $93,806 (Plus applicable allowances)For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada Closing date:2 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific TimeWho can apply:Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online 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.Your responses to the application questions must demonstrate how you meet the essential EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.Asset qualifications may be used at the pre-screening stage and/or may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Therefore, if you meet the asset qualifications, you must demonstrate this in your application as well.DutiesProvision of leadership and professional advisory services, training oversight, and functional management for planning, developing and directing the delivery of social work services, including substance use treatment services, for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) institutions, community sites and the regional treatment centre within a given region, in accordance with CSC and professional standards.The Regional Clinical Practice Lead, Social Work will work in collaboration with other practice leads and disciplines including primary care physician lead, and psychiatrist lead.All Regional Clinical Practice Leads, including the Regional Practice Lead, Social Work will collaborate with and support the professional practice needs of other health care professionals, both regulated and unregulated to ensure the inclusion of other disciplines and foster healthy and sustainable interdisciplinary teams.Work environmentThe Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the court. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.Intent of the processA pool of qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff immediate and future permanent or temporary vacancies.Positions to be filled:1Information you must provideIn order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)EDUCATIONGraduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social work.OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONRegistration as a Social Worker in a province or territory of Canada. (In order to be appointed, candidates must be registered in the province or territory where the position is being staffed.)EXPERIENCERecent experience* in planning, implementing and evaluation of health interventions and/or programs in an interdisciplinary practice setting.* Three (3) cumulative years within the last five (5) years.The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of the mandate, priorities, legislation, policies, Commissioners Directives, guidelines, accreditation standards in health care within the Correctional Service of Canada.Knowledge of current and emerging health/education technologies, trends and best practices.Knowledge of professional standards, ethical standards, resources, human rights and health.COMPETENCIESCreate vision and strategyMobilize PeopleUphold Integrity and respectCollaborate with partners and stakeholdersPromote innovation and guide changeAchieve resultsEffective communication skillsThe following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)EDUCATIONGraduation with a Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social work and/or relevant to the position.EXPERIENCEExperience in managing financial resources.Experience in managing human resources.Experience working in a correctional environment.Experience in providing Social Work services to clients in mental health environment.Experience in the provision of Social Work services to culturally diverse populations.Experience providing Social Work services to vulnerable populations (e.g., cognitively impaired/brain-injured, geriatric, adults who are disadvantages or in conflict with the law, aboriginal people, etc.).Experience establishing, developing and managing productive and cooperative partnerships with community-based services (i.e., community capacity building).ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSSelection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives.OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTSWillingness to travel.Possession of a valid driver’s license.Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearanceOther informationThe Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.PreferencePreference 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.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.