We're Growing! Be Part of Something Amazing!
The Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent is looking for a Social Worker to join our incredible team in a 35-hour per week full-time permanent role, supporting children and families across our community.
This is not just another job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children while working in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment. If you're ready to grow your career, work with an inspiring team, and be part of something ground-breaking, keep reading!
Why You’ll Love It Here
✓ 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION – Because work-life balance matters!
✓ 2-WEEK PAID HOLIDAY SHUTDOWN – Enjoy time off with your loved ones, aligned with school board closures.
✓ PAID SICK DAYS – We take care of our team!
✓ FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES – Life is busy—we get it!
✓ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – We invest in your growth.
✓ HOOPP PENSION PLAN – Secure your future with one of the best pension plans in healthcare!
✓ AN AMAZING TEAM & WORK ENVIRONMENT – Supportive, collaborative, and driven by a shared passion for helping kids thrive!
About the Role
The Social Worker – Life Links Program, provides client and family-centred services to support youth, (ages 9-19, or up to 21 if in school) in successfully navigating key transitions, including puberty, high school, and the move toward adulthood and community-based services. In addition, the Social Worker will also provide short-term service navigation for children between the ages of 7-8 and their families.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, this role focuses on empowering youth and families through a strengths-based approach grounded in the “F-Words” in child development: fun, fitness, function, friends, family, and future.
Key Responsibilities
- Support youth (ages 9–21) and families through ongoing Life Links services focused on transition planning, goal setting, self-advocacy, independence, and long-term coordination of care.
- Provide short-term Service Navigation support for youth (ages 7–8) by assessing needs, connecting families to appropriate community, mental health, school, and developmental services, and discharging once connections are established.
- Deliver supportive, goal-oriented counselling to youth related to emotional regulation, coping, family/school challenges, life skills, and transitions associated with a diagnosis or disability.
- Support and facilitate Life Links groups and programming at the centre and within the community as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure coordinated care, referrals, and access to appropriate resources and programs.
- Apply evidence-informed therapeutic approaches while maintaining accurate documentation and participating in intake, program delivery, case reviews, and evaluation.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required.
- Registration (or eligibility) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting children, youth, and families with complex or diverse needs.
- Strong knowledge of Chatham-Kent community services and supports.
- Experience with strength-based, family-centred approaches, and psychosocial supports
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems
Additional Details
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, insured vehicle, and adequate liability insurance.
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Ready to Join Us? Apply Now!
Send your resume & cover letter to [email protected]. This posting is open until we find the perfect fit!
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent is committed to diversity, inclusion, and representative hiring practices. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.
Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual (English and French).
Pay: $61,948.00-$77,079.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
