Case Worker - Temp. Full-Time

The County of Hastings is currently accepting applications for Temporary Full-time Caseworker at the County Administration Building and at the Belleville Head Office location. The Primary function is to assist individuals in temporary financial need to find sustainable employment and achieve self-reliance through the provision of effective and integrated employment, stability supports and financial assistance services with a case management approach that focuses on life stabilization efforts. Manage all aspects of an Ontario Works caseload through the consistent interpretation, application and delivery of the Ontario Works Act, legislation and directives.

DUTIES :

• Conduct initial and subsequent client interviews / assessments to determine and monitor ongoing eligibility for employment and financial assistance in accordance with legislative and regulatory authority, policy directives and local business practices.
• Negotiate and provide a broad range of employment assistance activities and stability supports to re-connect participants to employment and towards increased independence based on individual circumstances and employment needs.
• Issue financial and employment assistance in support of participation in Ontario Works through the provincial software (SAMS).
• Provide a formal notice and review process for participants to address issues related to their eligibility.
• Make determinations pertaining to the refusal, reduction or cancellation of assistance.
• Complete assigned data clean-up and required work around procedures and touch the file initiatives.
• Contribute in team activities and committees to develop strategies to meet prescribed employment assistance outcomes, optimize customer service and design best practices.
• Participate in educational and training opportunities and attend regular staff meetings to maintain and strengthen current working knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, local business processes and community resources to ensure ongoing effective case management.
• Fulfil data collection, reporting and audit requirements including accurate data entry in SAMS and thorough documentation to support eligibility decisions.
• Assess client needs and provide direct referrals to other income security funded programs i.e. ODSP, CPP.
• Provide information to clients and make appropriate community resource referrals as they relate to budgeting, housing retention, food security and community safety and well‑being.
• Perform duties in the event of a peacetime emergency as set forth in the County of Hastings Emergency Response Plan.
• Other duties as may be required from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS / ENHANCED QUALIFICATIONS

HOURS OF WORK : As per Article 19 of the Collective Agreement

RATE OF PAY : $60,609.92 - $71,312.50 per annum

Closing Date : Thursday, January 15, 2026, by 4pm

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information collected will be used only for the purposes of this employment opportunity. We thank all candidates who apply, but advise that only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. The County of Hastings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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Department

Community & Human Services

Category

Temporary Full Time

Job Status

Open

Region

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