Social & community services jobs in Canada (3,636 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,636
Employers: 1,728

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $24.18Across 1,576 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $61,264Across 75 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: 4%145 listings
On-site: 93%3,381 listings

Not specified: 3% (108 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (83), Vancouver Coastal Health (77), COMPASSION HOMECARE (59).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Shelter and Respite Services, the Shelter Worker respo
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Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Shelter and Respite Services, the Shelter Worker respo
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DH
Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Shelter and Respite Services, the Shelter Worker respond
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DH
Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Shelter and Respite Services, the Shelter Worker respon
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DH
Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Shelter and Respite Services, the Shelter Worker responds to t
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Chaplain
Corporate Chaplains Of America
Saint-Casimir, QC
- $21.15 to $25 USD / hour
- Part-time
Corporate Chaplains of America provides workplace chaplaincy services and employee care support to businesses across the United States. Our workplace chaplains build caring relationships…
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Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1154083
Horizon Health Network
Fredericton, NB
- Temporary
The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and…
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Caregiver
ComForCare Home Health Care - Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
- $17 to $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Caregiver
ComForCare Home Health Care - Richmond-Markham
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
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Funeral Director / Family counsellor
Arbor Memorial Inc.
Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC
- Full-time
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home support attendant
Coup de main à domicile
Rimouski, QC
- Full-time
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Awake Residence Child and Youth Worker - Part-Time
IDM Youth Services Inc
Langford, BC
- Part-time
At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment. IDMYS provides all-inclusive care in a residential setting to one…
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Residence Child and Youth Worker, Sooke - Part-Time
IDM Youth Services Inc
Sooke, BC
- Part-time
At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment. IDMYS provides all-inclusive care in a residential setting to one…
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Home Support Worker
CarePartners
St. Joseph, ON
- Part-time
…nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces…
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Caregiver
ComForCare Home Health Care - Richmond-Markham
Markham, ON
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Social Worker
Humber River Health
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto, ON
- Other
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Case Worker (Developmental Service Worker)- FGUD
CAMH
Toronto, ON
The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) supports clients with dual diagnosis, developmental and complex mental health conditions by promoting safety, independence, dignity, and social,…
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Casual Assistant (Home Support Worker)
Cape Breton Job Board
NS · Inverness, Subdivision B
- Temporary
…intellectual disabilities. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and…
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Employment Counsellor
VPI INC.
Scarborough Bluffs Park, ON
- Up to $53,820 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Contract
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SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
Southbridge Healthcare LP
Hamilton, ON
Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to…
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Child and Youth Worker
MATRIX FOSTER CARE SERVICES
Mississauga, ON
- $22 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Social Worker
Bayshore
Toronto, ON
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company. Our company has been a recipient of Canada’s Best…
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Social Worker
Retirement Concepts
Courtenay, BC
- $36.02 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Chaplain - Casual
Baptist Housing
White Rock, BC
- Part-time
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Social Worker | Urgent and Primary Care
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
- Internship
We are hiring registered Social Workers to join us at Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC). Additional opportunity to orientate to Royal Inland Hospital’s Urgent…

CAMH

Case Worker (Developmental Service Worker)- FGUD

1001 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada

Salary Range: $32.36 – $38.68 per hour

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Job details

Pay: Salary Range: $32.36 – $38.68 per hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Original job description

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) supports clients with dual diagnosis, developmental and complex mental health conditions by promoting safety, independence, dignity, and social, emotional, and cultural well-being. Working within an inter-professional team and under clinical direction, the DSW implements positive behavioral supports, facilitates activities of daily living (ADLs) and skill-building, contributes to clinical processes and groups, and maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu. The role includes behavioral observation and data collection, clinical documentation, and participation in program development and quality improvement. Rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and potential night shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

1) Client Support & Daily Living

� Provide person-centered support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and social-skills development.

� Accompany and escort clients to appointments, transfers, and programming as needed.

� Facilitate therapeutic and psycho-educational groups and contribute input to clinical processes.

2) Behavioral Support & Data

� Implement positive behavioral supports and functional assessment-informed plans under clinical/behavioral therapist direction.

� Conduct close or continuous observation when indicated; document behavioral observations and client responses to interventions.

� Collect, organize, and communicate monitoring and observational data consistently.

3) Safety, Milieu & Least-Restrictive Strategies

� Help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu using least-restrictive strategies to prevent restraint and seclusion.

� Support de-escalation and crisis prevention/intervention in line with protocols.

� Contribute to security and environmental safety through therapeutic relationships and regulation of the physical space.

4) Collaboration & Communication

� Work collaboratively within inter-professional teams; participate in team reviews and case discussions.

� Communicate clearly and professionally (verbal and written) with clients, families, and team members.

� Support students at the college level, as assigned.

5) Documentation & Professional Standards

� Complete timely clinical documentation and other required records.

� Follow all regulatory, legislative, and organizational policies and procedures; uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

6) Program Development, Quality & Education

� Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and program development.

� Engage in ongoing learning related to behavioral treatment, person-centered planning, and recovery-oriented practices.

7) Work Conditions

� Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and potential nights, as assigned.

� Use safe patient-handling and ergonomic techniques at all times.

Qualifications

Requirements

� Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma from a recognized college.

� Direct experience with dual diagnosis (mental health and developmental disability).

� Competent understanding of behavioral treatment protocols (e.g., functional assessment, management techniques) and responsive-behavior approaches.

� Crisis prevention and intervention skills; consistent use of least-restrictive strategies.

� Demonstrated person-centered planning and ability to coordinate meaningful, recovery-enhancing activities.

� Strong therapeutic relationship and advocacy skills; experience with complex clients in a team approach.

� Effective verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

� Computer literacy for clinical documentation and communication.

� Ability to work respectfully with diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic populations.

� Familiarity with safe patient handling/ergonomics and adherence to safety protocols.

� Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and potential nights.

Nice-to-Haves

� Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their implications for care.

� Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and First Aid certifications.

� Additional language skills (e.g., French/English bilingualism or other languages).

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

Salary Range: $32.36 – $38.68 per hour

At time of hire, CAMH will require all new hires and rehires to provide proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position they hold with CAMH and as required by the specifications in the job posting, in accordance with policies

AHR 3.1.3 Recruitment and Selection and AHR 3.1.15 Credentialing of Professional Personnel.

Internal transfers** will be required to provide proof of educational qualifications for any additional qualifications relevant to their new position.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.

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Responsibilities

The Developmental Services Worker supports clients with dual diagnoses by implementing behavioral support plans and facilitating activities of daily living. They also contribute to clinical processes, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and document behavioral observations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma and possess direct experience with dual diagnosis and mental health conditions. Proficiency in behavioral treatment protocols, crisis intervention, and effective communication is required.

Skills

Developmental services
Mental health support
Behavioral support
Crisis intervention
Clinical documentation
Person-centered planning
De-escalation
Data collection
Therapeutic milieu
Activities of daily living
Inter-professional collaboration
Patient handling
Ergonomics
Advocacy
Communication

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Keywords

Developmental Services Worker
Dual Diagnosis
Mental Health
Behavioral Support
Functional Assessment
Crisis Prevention
Clinical Documentation
Person-Centered Planning
Therapeutic Milieu
De-escalation
Patient Handling
Ergonomics
Quality Improvement
Inter-professional Team
Psychotropic Medications
First Aid
BCLS
Forensic General Unit
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