Social Worker

**Job Posting**

**Position Title: Social Worker - Priority Population**

**Employment Status: Full-time; Contract, until March 31st, 2026**

**Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective**
**bargaining agreement apply.**
**Hours of Work Schedule**: 35 hours per week including some evenings/weekends

**Salary Range**: Annualized salary range of $59, 093 - $63,860, commensurate on skills and experience plus

Group Benefits & HOOPP

**Hiring Manager**: Senior Manager, Integrated Care & Experience

**Primary Location: North Oshawa; mobile clinic sites (with flexibility to work/transition to any DCHC**

locations as required).

**Organization Overview**

**Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides**
integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health
education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as
Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients
(i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive
not only sick care but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners,
nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We
always place every client at the center of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these
needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on
making our biggest impact yet on the health of Durham community members by diversifying, expanding,
and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.

**Position Overview**

Working as a part of the interprofessional care team, the Social Worker - Priority Populations will play a
vital role in providing holistic support to priority population clients, including Newcomers and African,
Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities. This position involves conducting client assessments, developing
individualized treatment plans, and offering case management services. The Social Worker will collaborate
with multidisciplinary teams, advocate for clients’ needs, and connect them to vital community resources.
A key focus will be delivering culturally competent care, ensuring clients from diverse backgrounds receive
the support they need to improve their overall well-being and health outcomes.

**Oshawa Location Child, Youth & Family Clinic Pickering Location**
115 Grassmere Ave 1320 Airport Blvd 17-1450 Kingston Road **1-877-227-3217**
Oshawa, ON L1H 3X7 Oshawa, ON L1J 0C6 Pickering, ON L1V 1C1

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the social, emotional, and mental health

needs of priority population clients (e.g., Newcomers, Unsheltered, African, Caribbean, and
Black communities)
- Coordinate services for clients by collaborating with other healthcare providers, social services,

and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care.
- Advocate for clients by connecting them with community resources, housing assistance,

employment support, and legal services.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention services for clients experiencing emotional or mental

health crises.
- De-escalate situations and connect clients to emergency support services when required.
- Engage with the local community to raise awareness about health services and social support

programs.
- Provide information and education on health and wellness topics such as mental health, family

dynamics, and community resources.
- Develop and facilitate workshops or support groups for clients from priority populations.
- Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, health promoters, and other healthcare

providers to integrate social work services into the client’s overall care plan.
- Attend team meetings and case conferences to provide input on social determinants of health

and client welfare.
- Ensure services are delivered in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner, respecting the

diverse backgrounds of priority population clients.
- Address barriers to care, such as language, transportation, or financial constraints, and assist

clients in overcoming them.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records of client assessments, treatment plans, and

progress.
- Prepare case notes and reports for internal use, funders, or regulatory bodies, ensuring

compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Provide services with an emphasis on understanding and addressing t