Social Service Worker

North Lambton Community Health Centre; Forest; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Lambton Community Health Centre seeks a dedicated Social Service Worker to provide support for individuals affected by Hepatitis C. This full-time permanent role includes a range of services from outreach and counseling to community education and support programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in case management and a commitment to diverse community engagement.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a community setting.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office products.
• Experience in primary care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional, psychological, and social support to clients.
• Conducts street outreach, counseling, and psycho-social assessments.
• Assists clients in coping with chronic illness and social difficulties.

Skills

Case Management

Social Support Programs

Counseling

Harm Reduction Principles

Cultural Understanding

Education

Social Service Worker Diploma

OCSWSSW Membership

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services.

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

Full Time Permanent Social Service Worker

Harm Reduction and Hepatitis C Care Team

37.5 Hours/Week

The Social Service Worker provides emotional, psychological, and social health support to people infected with or at risk of contracting Hepatitis C. Working with a care team focused on the needs of people significantly marginalized by poverty, addiction, mental health and housing issues, this SSW will provide a range of interventions to assist people living with Hepatitis C to cope with their chronic illness, social difficulties and side effects of treatment. This will include street outreach services, counselling, psycho-social assessments, community services, social support programs, as well as educational services for staff and/or volunteers, as required.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);
• Social Service Worker diploma;
• Minimum three years’ experience in a community setting; experience in a primary care setting is an asset;
• Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health and harm reduction principals;
• Experience in case management and establishing service linkages both internally and with external agencies;
• Commitment to working with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding;
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with the Centre’s policies;
• Strong computer skills, including the use of MS Office products and Electronic Medical Records.

This position enjoys a supportive environment with flexible hours, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. The rate of pay for this full-time permanent position is $52,931 - $62,865 (on a six-step grid). The rate will be based on experience and education. We are proud to offer medical benefits, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, and paid vacation to our valued employees. The incumbent will primarily be required to work at our Forest site and outreach locations.

If you would like a copy of the job description, setting out the qualifications and responsibilities in more detail, please contact:

April George
Human Resources Assistant
North Lambton Community Health Centre
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] Ext. 307

Closing date: July 4, 2025

North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us of any accommodations required to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.