Community Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
The School of Social Work often receives requests from organizations and individuals to post employment and volunteer opportunities. We do not have the capacity to screen these opportunities. In posting them on our web page, we are not endorsing the employers or positions. We encourage anyone applying for a position to complete their due diligence in assessing the appropriateness of the opportunity.
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Social Work Recruitment Invitation 2025: Have you thought about working in Newfoundland and Labrador in the rewarding field of Child Welfare? Help children, youth, and families through Protective Intervention, In Care, Adoptions, Youth Services, and Youth Corrections programs. Conditional job offers can be made before graduation and registration. View current job postings: Public Careers – Newfoundland and Labrador. The province is an amazing place to live and work! Enjoy stunning landscapes, a welcoming community, and a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. Visit Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador to learn more!
Financial Incentives include signing bonuses between $10,000 and $50,000 based on work location.
For information on the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Children, Seniors and Social Development – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
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CED Program Coordinator (Part Time) – closes February 2nd at noon.
- Providence Care (Kingston, ON)
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Concurrent Disorder Specialist (OT/SW), Full Time, PSR Assertive Community Treatment
525 Montreal Street, Kingston, ON, K7K 3H9
Job Code: 21841
Status: Full Time
Location: PSR Assertive Community Treatment
Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical
Wage: (OT: $47.20 – $54.81) or (SW: $44.67 – $57.91)
Posting Period: February 3, 2026 – February 9, 2026
The Assertive Community Treatment Team provides services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, to persons with serious mental illness who have complex needs and very significant functional impairments. The services that the team provides are based on the assertive community treatment model which promotes community living, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery. As a member of the inter-professional team, the Concurrent Disorders Specialist – Social Worker (SW) or Occupational Therapist (OT) provides expertise in the area of addictions, assessments, interventions and programs. The Concurrent Disorders Specialist – SW employs an integrated treatment model in which mental health and substance use treatments are provided simultaneously. The Concurrent Disorders Specialist – SW/OT also contributes to the development of comprehensive client-centered assessments and treatment plans; and provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients that includes providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work OR Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current unrestricted registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario/ College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Certification as an Addictions Specialist
- Minimum three years of work experience providing services to adults with a serious and persistent mental illness effectively accessing and employing community resources to meet the needs of the client
- Experience working with clients with a concurrent disorder
Position Responsibilities:
- Acts as liaison and consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Participates in daily organization of client related activities in collaboration with other team members
- Provides ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behaviour, which put clients at risk (e.g. suicidal)
- Provides education to clients related to medications, their potential side effects and interactions, and strategies for managing effects
- Provides assessment of the severity of substance use and its impact on the individual using standardized assessment tools
- Provides recommendations for the treatment of the substance use
- Works collaboratively with other team members to support the individual in the identification of meaningful occupation (paid and/or unpaid) and in developing strengths based approach to occupational engagement in these areas
- Provides individual supportive therapy (e.g. problem-solving, role-playing, modeling and support), social-skill development, and assertiveness training to increase client social and interpersonal interactions in community settings
- Assists clients to plan and structure social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays, consistent with the individual placement support model
Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams
- Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
- Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
- Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
To apply visit:
Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker, Temporary Full Time, CIP Assertive Community Treatment
525 Montreal Street, Kingston, ON, K7K 3H9
Job Code: 21827
Status: Temporary Full Time (Up to 14 months)
Location: Community Integration Program, Assertive Community Treatment Team (CIP ACTT)
Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical
Wage: (OT: $47.20 – $54.81) or (SW: $44.67 – $57.91)
Posting Period: February 7, 2026 – February 13, 2026
As a member of an interprofessional team, the Occupational Therapist (OT) or Social Worker (SW) provides expertise in their field, by providing evidence-based, recovery focused assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support focusing on service coordination, medication management, activities of daily living, engagement including work, social, interpersonal relationships and leisure time that contribute to the optimal function of individuals who experience a severe mental illness. The OT or SW also contributes to the development of the comprehensive individual-directed treatment and recovery plan and provides service coordination tor assigned individuals that include providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services in order to facilitate the individual’s personal recovery goals.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in social work OR master’s degree in occupational therapy required
- Unrestricted registration with the applicable Ontario College
- One year work experience providing services to adults with a serious mental illness in an outpatient psychiatric setting, effectively accessing and employing community resources to meet the needs of the individual, preferred
Position Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops effective therapeutic relationships including developing shared understanding of the individual’s lived experience with the illness
- Provides service coordination for assigned individuals including coordinating, monitoring and revising the delivery of treatment, rehabilitation and support services per the individual’s recovery plan and with a focus on individual strengths
- Collaborates with the interprofessional team, to assist in the organization and management of the system of medication administration and integrates medication administration into individual recovery plans
- Assists individuals to plan and structure social and leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays through the use of natural supports and community resources.
- Provides direct clinical services to develop the skills and resources of the individual (e.g. illness education, coping skills, smoking cessation, development of crisis plans) teaching symptom-management techniques to alleviate and manage symptoms and to promote personal growth and development
Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams
- Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
- Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
For more information please visit: Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker, Temporary Full Time, CIP Assertive Community Treatment on Providence Care External Career Page jobs
- Soulful Therapy
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Pay: CA$20.00-CA$22.00 per hour
Job description:
About the Position:
Please note that I will only be looking at applications that have answered the questions below where they share information about relevant experience.
Soulful Therapy, a specialized clinic offering somatic psychotherapy, serving people struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, is in the expansion phase and seeks an Administrative Assistant eager to support the growth of the clinic while learning valuable skills.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow with us, we invite you to be part of our Soulful Therapy family.
Compensation:
- $20-$22 per hour
- Opportunities for learning training in WordPress, Email Marketing systems, Social Media, Blogs, Clinical Software Management Systems and Bookkeeping
- Freedom to work from wherever you like – position is virtual
- Opportunity to grow from 5 hours per week into full time for the right fit
Requirements:
- Learning to use systems that support a virtual group psychotherapy practice including: WordPress, Email Marketing systems, Social Media, Blogs, Electronic Medical Systems and Bookkeeping
- Quick learner, independent, amazing communicator, self motivated and creative thinker
Qualifications:
- some administrative skills and work experience will be an asset
- willing to train the right person
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job Types: Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday depending on your availability – a 5 hour block on a Monday or Friday is preferred
- Application question(s):
- What is your availability for work hours?
- Where do you see your yourself professionally in 3 years?
- Please list all experience that you have related to: WordPress, Email Marketing systems (Mailerlite or other), Social Media, Blogs, Clinical Software Management Systems, Electronic Medical Records Management Systems and Bookkeeping
Education:
- Undergrad in progress
Work Location: Anywhere you like with an excellent internet connection
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
- **General Career Pages**
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Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville
Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (FCSLLG)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)
Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre (OCCSC)
Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
Ottawa Health Services Network Inc. (OHSNI)
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Providence Care – Kingston and Area
Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC)
Taproot Community Support Services (previously WJS Canada)
Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Ancoura (Multiple Opportunities)
- The Door Youth Centre
- Camp Quality Canada
- Camp Rainbow Phoenix
- Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (Client Accompaniment Program)
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