Social Worker - Markham, Stouffville, Unionville

ParaMed; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Company devices

Training programs

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Social Worker to assess and address psychosocial, health and related needs for clients and families in Markham, Stouffville, and Unionville. You will work in residential or institutional settings with referrals from varied sources, delivering evidence‑based plans and advocating for clients.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, link clients to community resources, and maintain compliant records while staying current with practice standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Social Work and registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with clients and families.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and community resources is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients to identify psychosocial, financial, legal or mental health barriers.
• Design and implement evidence‑based treatment plans with clinical teammates.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team and community resources.
• Advocate for clients and families facing mental health challenges or disabilities.
• Link clients to community resources and provide health teaching to clients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with ParaMed policy and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Advocacy

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job DescriptionSocial WorkerLocation: Markham, Stouffville, UnionvilleOpen for Full-Time WorkAs a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.Why you’ll love working here:Best in class training and development programsCelebration and Recognition programsPart time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile devicesMileage compensationEmployee perks and exclusive offersWhat you’ll do:Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriersAssist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goalsDesign and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertiseWork collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resourcesAdvocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situationsIdentify and link clients and families to available resources within the communityOffer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical conditionEvaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goalsCommunicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progressMaintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practiceWhat you bring:Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory collegeMinimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community settingWorking knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and othersSuperior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understandingEffective skills in critical thinking and problem solvingKnowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and familiesCurrent certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR completed within CanadaAble to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Time TypeFull timeCompensation DetailsCompensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.