Caseworker

at  Oxford County

POSITION: Caseworker (Competition #2024-114)
LOCATION: Human Services – Oxford County Administration Building and Satellite
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (Until Apporx. February 2026)
REPORTING TO: Supervisor of Human Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide assessment and case management services to clients accessing services from the Human Services Department. This position delivers service around the following seven quality of life indicators: health, housing, income, employment, education & training, safety, and transportation. These indicators are integral in ensuring individuals are able to achieve full and equitable participation in their communities and it is the goal of the Department to assist individuals in improving their quality of life. This position will require outreach activities to assist clients that could be in the community, in their housing units, hospital, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

· Diploma in a Social Services field.
· Two years case management experience.
· Knowledge of federal, provincial or municipal financial support programs.
· Requires thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret policies, applicable legislation and regulations.
· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a professional work ethic.
· Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of relevant software programs.
· Knowledge of community resources.
· Valid Ontario driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with insurance coverage.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE COMPETITION # AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.

POSTING DATE: *Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
CLOSING DATE: *Thursday, February 13th, 2025, by 4pm
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification.
Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details