Intake Worker / Social Worker

Job Title: Intake Worker/Social Worker

Job Type: Full-time Indeterminate

What We Do

The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a community-based organization that has provided integrated, interdisciplinary team-based care for over 40 years. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of people who face inequities – by providing accessible community health and social services.  We look to bring people together with the resources, expertise and services they need so that we can do our part to build a healthy, thriving community. At the heart of our delivery model are our shared commitment to equity and social justice, whole person health, community collaboration, heart driven integrity and evidence informed excellence.

Our talented, passionate team at SEOCHC makes a real and tangible impact on the lives of the residents of our community. We collaborate to deliver best-in-class services and care, and we’re looking for our next Intake Worker
to join us in our mission.

Overview

Intake Workers are key frontline members of SEOCHC, supporting individuals and families to access coordinated, wraparound health and social services. The role includes intake, triage, care coordination, brief counselling, and system navigation, with a focus on reducing barriers and improving equitable access to care.

Using a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and equity-focused approach, Intake Workers support priority populations impacted by the social determinants of health. The role helps clients navigate complex systems, understand their rights, and access services that reflect their goals, strengths, and lived experiences.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and community partners, Intake Workers contribute to coordinated, culturally safe care and support social prescribing initiatives that connect clients to community-based resources and supports.

The role also delivers two harm reduction programs and provides point-of-care HIV testing, including pre- and post-test counselling, supporting safer substance use, reducing risk, and connecting clients to relevant health and community services.

Services are delivered across clinic, community, and virtual settings to meet clients where they are and support continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct client intake, psychosocial assessment, and triage, ensuring timely access to appropriate services.

Provide care coordination and brief interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting client-centred goals.

Deliver therapeutic listening, system navigation, and referrals within scope of practice.

Deliver harm reduction programming and provide point-of-care HIV testing, including pre- and post-test counselling.

Identify and respond to risk, including crisis situations, safety concerns, and mandatory reporting obligations.

Support clients to access income supports, community services, and social networks to promote stability and independence.

Promote client rights, informed consent, and confidentiality, including communication of limits of confidentiality.

Deliver services across clinic, community, and virtual settings to ensure accessible, continuous care.

Build and maintain relationships with community partners to support coordinated care and referrals.

Contribute to social prescribing and connect clients to community-based supports.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in alignment with organizational policies, privacy legislation, and standards of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Support outreach and represent the organization in community engagement activities.

Must be able to travel between sites and work occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent education with three (3)+ years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in intake, counselling, and/or community-based social services.

Experience working with priority populations using trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, equity-focused, and poverty-aware approaches; experience working with interpreters is an asset.

Experience in psychosocial assessment, intake and triage, care coordination, system navigation, advocacy, and outreach.

Knowledge of community resources and the social determinants of health, with the ability to build effective partnerships with service providers.

Ability to assess and respond to risk, apply sound professional judgment, and support clients with complex needs safely and ethically.

Ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English and French is required, additional languages considered an asset.

Proficiency with computer systems and experience using electronic client records/EMRs.

Commitment to ongoing learning and ethical practice aligned with standards of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and across clinic, community, and virtual settings.

Satisfactory Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector required.

Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.

Must show proof of double vaccination for Covid-19. IS THIS STILL REQUIRED?

Salary: $53,435 to $62,881 per year

What we Offer ***Recruiter note. Subject to change depending on the role

The Centre offers excellent employee benefits including generous leaves as well as Extended Health & Dental coverage.

Opportunities for professional development.

The Centre participates in the Healthcare of Ontario (HOOPP) pension plan.

Additional Information

For more information on our Centre visit www.seochc.on.ca.

Please apply directly at: Intake Worker / Social Worker - 1355 Bank with your resume and a cover letter. This posting is for a new role in our organization. 

Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. Thank you for your time and interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Centre is committed to employment equity. SEOCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers to equity.