Kitchener, On Family support worker Jobs – 93 Openings This Week

Social Worker - FACT Team (Community Mental Health)
Thresholds Homes and Supports —Kitchener, ON
- $34.02–$41.35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Full time overnight)
Milestone Foster Homes —Kitchener, ON
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Developmental Support Worker - PART TIME
Family Options —Elmira, ON
- $27.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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ShelterCare Support Worker (M-F, Evenings)
House of Friendship —Waterloo, ON
- $23.43–$29.48 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Data entry
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Direct Support Worker
Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services —Waterloo, ON
- $31.10 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Behavioural Support Worker
Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services —Waterloo, ON
- $34.24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health —Waterloo, ON
- $26.42–$37.29 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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14d
Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Unscheduled Part Time- Riverbend
Extendicare —Cambridge, ON
- $26.35–$29.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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6d
Tenant Support Worker LR - Permanent Part
YW Kitchener-Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $25.35 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
3d
Peer Worker (RAAM)
House of Friendship —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $23.43–$29.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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6d
Registered Social Worker (Contract)
Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. —Kitchener, ON
- From $50 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- First Aid Certification
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6d
Foster Parent
Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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2026 STUDENT Placements
Schlegel Villages —Kitchener, ON
- Nursing
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
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Social Work Manager (Madoc)
Clare McFaul LTC (Centre Hastings) LP. —Ontario
- $49,000–$66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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CONTRACT Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 2672513)
KW Habilitation —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $22.05–$24.50 an hour
- Contract
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
14h
Social Work Manager (Orillia)
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
- $49,000–$66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Life Enrichment Worker – Long Term Care
S&R Nursing Homes Ltd. —Cambridge, ON
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
PART-TIME Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 261231)
KW Habilitation —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $22.93–$24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
PART-TIME Complex Care Worker (Job ID: 26123189)
KW Habilitation —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $24.02–$26.69 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
PSW Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare —Guelph, ON
- $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- English
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off

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Social Worker - FACT Team (Community Mental Health)

Thresholds Homes and Supports -
Kitchener, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$34.02–$41.35 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Microsoft Office
Master's degree
Bachelor's
Case management
Social Work
Driving Licence

Full job description

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE and PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Social Worker is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial and mental status assessments and providing intensive, recovery-oriented support to clients. The incumbent takes a lead role in delivering treatment, rehabilitation, counselling, coaching, and individualized supports based on collaboratively developed personal support plans. Acting as a primary case manager for assigned clients and providing backup case management to others, the position supports continuity of care. The role also involves developing and facilitating team activities that support families, assisting clients in identifying and strengthening interpersonal and life skills, and linking clients to appropriate community resources while providing consultation and support to other team members.

HOURS OF WORK

The Social Worker will work a thirty-five (35) hour week, the hours being flexible to the needs of the program.

SALARY RANGE: $34.02 to $41.35 per hour

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Three to five years’ experience in a community mental health setting working with adults recovering from serious mental illness.
Certification in CPR, non-violent crisis intervention and in suicide risk assessment preferred.
Knowledge of mental health resources within the Waterloo Region.
Demonstrated skill in applying the principles of PSR, Recovery and case management.
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
Specific training in family intervention approaches.
Experience using a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing.
Experience working with individuals who have both mental health challenges and acute housing instability.
Experience in supporting individual vocational programing and collaboration with community resources.
Must have a valid driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, PC Skills, and documentation.
Satisfactory police vulnerable sector check.

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+

Pay: $34.02-$41.35 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

community mental health: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

G license (required)

Work Location: In person

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family support worker jobs in kitchener, on

Social Worker - FACT Team (Community Mental Health)

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Full time overnight)

Developmental Support Worker - PART TIME

ShelterCare Support Worker (M-F, Evenings)

Direct Support Worker

Behavioural Support Worker

Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Unscheduled Part Time- Riverbend

Tenant Support Worker LR - Permanent Part

Peer Worker (RAAM)

Registered Social Worker (Contract)

Foster Parent

2026 STUDENT Placements

Social Work Manager (Madoc)

CONTRACT Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 2672513)

Social Work Manager (Orillia)

Life Enrichment Worker – Long Term Care

PART-TIME Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 261231)

PART-TIME Complex Care Worker (Job ID: 26123189)

PSW Personal Support Worker

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