Social Service Worker

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE:

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Innovative home with new programs

• Opportunity to participate in a pension plan from OMERS. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Service Worker (SSW) supports clients of the Adult Day Program and their caregivers through person-centered programming, emotional support, education, and resource navigation. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the SSW assists clients in maintaining independence, social engagement, and overall well-being while supporting caregivers through education, advocacy, and connection to community resources. All duties are performed in the best interest of the clients and their caregivers, and in accordance with Woodingford Lodge’s vision, mission and values statement. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in social or human services or related discipline
• Must be a Registered Social Service Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to complete MoCA, GDS, Zarit Burden Scale, Cohen-Mansfield and any other necessary assessments
• Experience in counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention with an understanding of client difficulties related to economics, education, victims of family violence, physical or psychiatric impairments, geriatrics, addiction and isolation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant trends and legislation, best practices and regulations including the Fixing Long-Term Care and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.

POSTING DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 9, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.*

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.