Housing Services Caseworker

The County of Lanark; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extended health and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life and dependent life insurance

OMERS pension

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness promotion account

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The County of Lanark is seeking a Housing Services Caseworker to provide and facilitate short- and long-term case management. You will interview clients, assess eligibility for housing assistance, and coordinate plans with community resources to help clients meet their goals.

The role requires a two-year post-secondary diploma in social services, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in social services or related field; 1–2 years related progressive experience in social services case management.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle; travel may be required within Lanark County.
• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to work in a team; confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate short and long-term case management support by conducting interviews and completing applications.
• Determine eligibility for assistance and develop, review, and implement plans with community resources to support clients.
• Assess needs and support clients in meeting and achieving their goals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in social services or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HOUSING SERVICES CASEWORKER

Posting #SS2026-018$34.14- $40.76 per hour

MANDATE: Provide and facilitate short and long-term case management support by conducting interviews, completing applications and determining eligibility for assistance. Assess need and develop, review and implement plans by working with community resources to support clients in meeting and achieving their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two-year post-secondary diploma in social services or a related field, as well as 1 - 2 years related progressive experience in social services case management. Must possess valid Ontario driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. Travel may be required within Lanark County. Strong written and verbal skills are critical to working within a team environment and the public. Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of applications. Ability to deal with clients in crisis situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

This is an existing position evaluated at Level 8 ($34.14 – $40.76) per hour of the 35hours weekly 2026 O.P.S.E.U. Salary Grid. Starting as soon as possible.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• disability insurance
• life and dependent life insurance
• Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Wellness promotion account
• training and development opportunities

The Lanark County employee slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.”

Lanark County is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the County's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

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