Housing Services Caseworker

Position Details

• Pay Range: $34.14- $40.76 per hour
• Hours of Work: 35 hours weekly
• Closing Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
• Department: Social Services
• Location: Lanark
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Engagement Type: Permanent

MANDATE: Provide and facilitate short and long-term case management support by conducting interviews, completing applications and determining eligibility for assistance. Assess need and develop, review and implement plans by working with community resources to support clients in meeting and achieving their goals.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in social services or a related field
• 1 - 2 years related progressive experience in social services case management
• Must possess valid Ontario driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. Travel may be required within Lanark County
• Strong written and verbal skills are critical to working within a team environment and the public
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of applications
• Ability to deal with clients in crisis situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Disability insurance
• Life and dependent life insurance
• Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellness promotion account

The Lanark County employee slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.” If you embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications outlined above, please submit your application by selecting “apply link” on our website. We look forward to receiving your application no later than Monday, September 7, 2026.

When submitting your application, please ensure your cover letter, résumé and any other related documents are submitted preferably as a PDF or MSWORD document. The file name should include your name and the job posting number (example: Jane/John Doe SS2026-018).

Lanark County 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 to the County's goods, services and facilities.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged. AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated above.