Community Wellness Worker

Community Wellness Worker

Posting #: 4356 Posting Date: Sep 18 2026 Posting Closing: Sep 25 2026

Have you heard of us

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs housing & homelessness and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton Halton and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity respect and inclusion for all.

Are you the one were looking for

We are seeking a dynamic highly motivatedCommunity Wellness Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion accountability responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients families and each other.

TheCommunity Wellness Worker is a mobile position within the Halton Region providing supports to residents of Halton who have been assessed for hoarding concerns to increase each individuals well-being and mental health to resolve or mitigate troublesome hoarding behaviors beliefs compulsions thoughts or emotions and to improve relationships and social functioning.

This position supports clients reduces evictions and tenants need to access emergency shelter and works with tenants to problem-solve when tenancies are at risk. The Community Wellness Worker will provide direct services to tenants and also help tenants connect to needed services in the community.

This is a full-time temporary unionized position with a six-month contract ending March 31 2027 with the possibility of an extension. The position offers 40 hours per week at a rate of $27.32 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess triage and provide mental health & wellness services to clients identified and accepted into the program.
2. Facilitate opportunities to engage individuals in a supportive manner that will support discussion around stressors trauma and other issues that may impede healthy functioning.
3. Work with clients to complete the weekly CBT structured program for hoarding.
4. Work collaboratively with the Manager to develop implement and monitor case plans.
5. Complete administrative tasks maintains effective recording/tracking systems and responds to queries.
6. Work in partnership with professionals from other organizations that support clients such as social care health police education youth-serving agencies and early childhood services.
7. Collaborate with the Halton Hoarding Coalition to implement best practices.
8. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Wesley.
9. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
10. Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

1. Post-secondary education from a recognized university in the field of gerontology Social Work or other discipline related to human services.
2. A valid Drivers License and a reliable personal vehicle are required.
3. Non-violent crisis intervention and 1st aid/CPR training are required.
4. 2-5 years of relevant practical experience with the target population.
5. Ability to register with recognized college registration such as OCSWSSW or CPRO.
6. Psychotherapy experience working with hoarding issues dealing with trauma emotional and spiritual issues would be a valuable asset.
7. Excellent problem-solving organization and coordination skills and ability to work effectively independently by implementing self-accountability techniques and a strong understanding of support services in the community.
8. CBT certified and/ or extensive knowledge and experience in CBT program delivery would be an asset.
9. Strong understanding or experience of working with victims of trauma supporting through a trauma-informed lens.
10. A strong foundation and understanding of hoarding disorder.
11. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach in supports.
12. Familiarity with community resources and understanding of collaborative approach with other community agencies.
13. Proven ability to demonstrate Wesleys mission vision and core values.
14. Solid communication skills both written and verbal in English. Second language relevant to the client population is an asset.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: there you can access all of Wesleys job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at .

Required Experience:

Senior IC