Job Description

Social Worker (Masters)

Permanent Full Time - FTE 1.0 (37.5 Hours per Week

)

CONCURRENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) is seeking applicants for a Full Time Social Worker (Masters) to provide assessment, support, case management, counselling/therapy, and education to Community Health Centre (CHC) clients. The Social Worker participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assists in the ongoing development of primary care programs. This position works collaboratively with other team members to organize and optimize the care of CHC Clients, supports clients and families in a holistic, compassionate manner and helps navigate community supports as well as resources.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the CHC to provide assessment, support, and determine the best course of treatment for clients.


Provide assessment of mental health and psycho-social issues related to individual and family well-being.
Determine client's specific needs, goals, characteristics, problems, and stage of change through mutual investigation and exploration.
Conduct interviews to determine possible developmental delay.
Provide counselling services with particular regard to individual and family issues and decisions that impact the health of clients and families.
In conjunction with individuals and families, develops and implements meaningful and attainable care plans.
Provision of treatment through individual, couple, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to achieve optimum social and psycho-social functioning.
Case management, including links to community services and supports. Advocates on behalf of clients to ensure access to services that meet the client's needs.
Counselling for specific issues including adjustment to disability/illness, palliative care, intergenerational/ family conflict, abuse, parenting, and social isolation.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Attend case conferences
Educate and advocate on behalf of clients
Provide referrals and collaboration to ensure ongoing care of clients
Ensure support of CHC strategies, clinical best practices, and adherence with legislation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

Masters in Social Work and experience working with families in a health setting, including children and youth
3 to 5 years' experience in a community setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Thorough knowledge of and proficiency on current assessment, psychotherapy, and psycho-social counselling techniques with individuals, families, couples, and groups.
Proven ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
Demonstrated ability to identify and meet personal learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development

WAGE

The wage range for this exciting opportunity is

$38.70-$42.38

. Selected candidates will be appropriately placed on the organizations wage grid based on skill, knowledge and experience.*

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhances the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
Our values;

C

ompassion,

A

ccountability,

R

espect and

E

xcellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.
To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca - careers.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Internal candidates are encouraged to speak with their immediate manager about their intent and submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by

December 12

th

, 2025 4pm Est.

Quoting

File # 25-FT-29

to:

jobs@ccckl.ca

External candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by

December 12

th

, 2025 4pm Est.

Quoting File # 25-FT-29

to:



Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes

jobs@ccckl.ca

21 Angeline Street North



Lindsay, ON K9V 5B7

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes 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 in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.



Applicants who are contacted regarding an employment opportunity are encouraged to advise People and Culture and/or the hiring manager if accommodation is required at any stage of the process.