Social Services jobs in Perth, ON

ONTARIO WORKS CASEWORKER

Posting #SS2026-020
$34.14- $40.76 per hour

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, as well as 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.

This is an existing position evaluated at Level 8 ($34.14 – $40.76) per hour of the 35-
hours weekly 2026 O.P.S.E.U. Salary Grid. Starting as soon as possible.

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
Plan (EAP), Wellness promotion account, training and development
opportunities.

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 as preferably as a PDF or MSWORD
document. The file name should include your name and the job posting number
(example: Jane/John Doe SS2026-020).

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.