Social Worker

Windsor Essex Community Health Centre; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Employee Assistance Program

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension –

Job summary

Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC) Sandwich site is hiring a Social Worker on a maternity leave backfill contract. The role is temporary full-time, 35 hours per week, for 12 to 15 months.

The Social Worker will provide counselling/therapy, crisis intervention and contribute to program development, while collaborating with an inter-professional team to support clients, families and the community.

Qualifications

• MSW from a recognized university.
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• 3–5 years of counselling/therapy experience in a community health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling/therapy and crisis intervention.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and services.
• Work with an inter-professional team using a client-centred approach.
• Make referrals to community services to support client goals.
• Document chart notes per college and weCHC standards; participate in reviews.
• Supervise graduate students in field placement/practicum as appropriate.
• Collaborate with community partners to support population health.

Skills

Counselling/therapy

Crisis intervention

Inter-professional teamwork

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Driver's license

Client advocacy

Education

MSW degree

OCSWSSW registration

Job description

Organization: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), Sandwich site (3325 College Ave)

Classification: Temporary Full-Time, 35 Hours per week

Position Type: Maternity Leave Backfill, 12 to 15-month contract

Salary Range: $39.99 - $48.18 Hourly

Date Posted: September 24, 2026

At weCHC, we're more than a workplace - we're a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier neighbourhoods. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, teamwork and commitment. Whether you are looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• A comprehensive employment package supporting your health and wellbeing, which may include the following based on employment status:
• Wellness days
• Employee Assistance Program
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The Social Worker will provide counselling/therapy and other therapeutic functions, crisis intervention and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for clients. As a key member of the inter-professional team, the Social Worker will:

• Work within the social work scope of practice
• Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach, providing individual, family and group work services to clients
• Contribute to chart documentation as per college and weCHC standards; participate in chart review and case conferences
• Make referrals to other community services as appropriate to support client’s goals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for individual, couples, families and the community served by the Centre
• Assist clients and community partners to build support networks
• Perform intake assessment, counselling/therapy and crisis intervention functions to individuals, families and the community and manage case loads effectively
• Act as a resource person/client advocate to Centre staff, clients and community partners by compiling information on community resources
• Facilitate access to community resources by liaising with community groups
• Ensure clients receive community support, health, social and recreational services to which he/she is entitled by acting as a client advocate
• Supervise graduate students in field placement practicum or internships as appropriate
• Collaborating with community partners to support population health from a social work perspective
• Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in counselling/therapy, with preference to experience in a community health setting
• Proficiency in current assessment, and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples, families and the community.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Additional supervised clinical training an asset
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of Social Work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-professional team environment
• Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
• Clean driver's abstract, current, valid Class "G" Driver's License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in Master of Social Work (MSW) required from a recognized University
• Member in good standing and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.