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Career – Social Service Worker – Peterborough
Career Opportunity – Social Service Worker – File #SSW-01-26
Based in Peterborough

 

Social Service Worker

Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) has been dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental and communications needs for 50 years. In partnership with families and communities, we provide outpatient and community-based services with the aim of enriching the independence and wellness of those we serve ~ Building Abilities for Life. We assess and treat clients from infancy to their late teens, offering a wide variety of services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work and therapeutic recreation. We provide treatment in schools, in the community and at our locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Minden.

FCCC is proud of the partnerships we have developed within the community. These partnerships have assisted families in our communities to access additional services that are needed to assist with their child’s development.

About the Job:

We are accepting applications for an immediate vacancy in our Peterborough office for temporary, part-time Social Service Worker. This assignment will be for approximately nine months (to March 31, 2027) working 3 days per week.

In this position, you will provide support to families and clients to assist them in accessing services such as funding and community resources. You will support families in-person and/or virtually from all regions served by Five Counties Children’s Centre.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Meet and assist families in completing funding applications.
  • Connect families to community resources.
  • Group programming as related to above.
  • Provide supportive services to families who require brief support.
  • Liaise with social work team and clients/families to follow up regarding paperwork, need for service, and discharges.
  • Coordinate meetings with families and community resources.

In addition to the functional responsibilities listed above, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate the Five Counties Children’s Centre values of Authentic, Bold, Collaborative, Compassionate, Diverse and Inclusive. These values are reflected in our Centre Competencies as follows:

  • Accountability
  • Family-Centred Approach/Customer Services
  • Transparency
  • Pursuing Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Delivering Responsive and Supportive Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Embracing Diversity and Openness
  • Promoting Inclusivity

What You Bring:

  • College diploma in Social Service Worker.
  • Member in good standing of the College of Social Workers and Social Services Worker of Ontario.
  • Two years experience working in children’s services, preferably with children with special needs and their families.
  • Awareness of community resources for families and children/youth with complex special needs.
  • Experience and understanding of a Family Centred Care model of service delivery.
  • Solution Focused Coaching training is considered an asset.
  • Experience working with clients/families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work as part of a team with professionals, support staff, and other community agencies.
  • Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Access to reliable and efficient transportation with the ability to travel regularly to other sites.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings.
  • Clear vulnerable sector check.
  • Proof of updated immunizations including COVID-19 (two doses).
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate. $29.71-$33.55, commensurate with experience.
  • Optional HOOPP pension.
  • 5% pay in lieu of benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Excellent paid time off policies.
  • Opportunity to connect to the community and make a positive contribution.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in helping achieve our vision of Building Abilities for Life, please e-mail your resume and cover letter quoting the file number, SSW-01-26, in the subject line to, hr@fivecounties.on.ca by Friday, May 15, 2026.

At Five Counties Children’s Centre, our team is focused on a single vision: Building Abilities for Life. We are striving for inclusiveness and belonging in all we do. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to achieve our vision. That is why we actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences, especially those from equity-deserving groups.

If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please advise Human Resources, and appropriate arrangements will be made to assist you through the process.

Five Counties may use artificial intelligence (AI) in the evaluation of candidates; however, all hiring decisions are made by humans.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.