Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefitsthat supports professional growth.Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment,state-of-the-art facilities,iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks &gardens; and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.Job Title: Social Worker,Housing

Job Posting Number:2026-0375

Posting Type:Internal& External

Posting Period:Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Department:Housing &Children;’s Services

Union:C.U.P.E. Local 543

Position Status:Regular Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time

Job Code:543601

Grade/Class:0.21

Number of Positions:2 Regular Full-Time & up to 5 Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $43.41- $51.04per hour

Hours of Workper Week:35.00hours

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Providing short (up to 30 days) to long term (36+ months)



in office and in-home intensive case management support to individuals and families who may be vulnerable, at risk or experiencing homelessness;

- Creating and updating case plans on a regular basis;

- Providing crisis intervention and clinical counselling using various therapeutic modalities;

- Assessing bio-psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate community resources;

- Completing suicide,homicideand other risk assessments, and whereappropriate, co-creating safety plans with clients;

- Completing applications to the Justice of the Peace for Form 2 - Order for Examination under s.16 of the Mental Health Act, whereappropriate;

- Coordinating andfacilitatinginterdisciplinary case conferences for high acute individuals with complex needs with internal and external sector stakeholders in health, justice, housing, homelessness, socialservicesand others, as necessary;

- Facilitating client, family, residenteducationand support groups, as needed;

- Scheduling andfacilitatingweekly conference calls with community agencies for emergency shelter diversion or other purposes, as directed;

- Participating in community tables / meetings, as assigned;

- Reviewing medical and other documentation to support case plans;

- Attending encampments and/or responding to outdoor homelessness, as directed;





- Providing on-site task supervision andfacilitates training for social work students (BSW and MSW);

- Liaising, providing consultation and acting as a resource to management, internal and externalstaffand community agencies to ensure client and departmental needs are met;

- Maintaining professional relations with clients, the public, elected officials, colleagues, internal and external agency staff

- Maintaining and documenting all client interactions using aCRMS systemsand the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS), socialassistanceelectronic data managementsystemsor other electronic tools, as directed;

- Composing professional correspondence, asrequired;

- Working in compliance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice under the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and other relevant program guidelines, policies,proceduresand legislation;

- Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program and asrequiredin various community settings;

- Will perform other related duties asrequired.

Qualifications:

- Must have a four (4) year, post-secondary school University Degree in Social Work or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies;

- Must have over one (1) year of work experience in Social Work, Social Service, Health, or Justice fields;

- Must be registered andmaintainregistration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a condition of continued employment in this position;

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📌 Social Worker, Housing (Canada)
🏢 City of Windsor
📍 Canada