Program: Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinnaatesijigan Wichiiwewin (MMW) Videoconferencing Program

Salary Range: $75,232 to $95,345 (CAD) Annually

Status: Full-time, 12-Month Contract

Hours: 36.25/week

Posting Date: February 5, 2026

Closing Date: February 20, 2026

About Surrey Place Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism-, developmental-, and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests. The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and set their sights even higher.  Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varying and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, increased capacity in Northwestern Ontario. Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.

Position Description Surrey Place is seeking a Social Worker. The successful applicant will report to the Manager of the Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinnaatesijigan Wichiiwewin (MMW) Videoconferencing Program. The MMW Program provides clinical support services to individuals aged 18 years and over. These individuals may have or are suspected of having an intellectual and developmental disability living in Northwestern Ontario. Direct service, consultation and training are provided to individuals and their caregivers using video conferencing technology.

There will be occasional work with the Services for Partners and Organizations (SPO) team. The SPO team offers a unique chance to engage with various community partners to fill service gaps within their organization, particularly through our Northern Ontario initiatives. Traveling to the north as part of our clinical teams allows the Social Worker to connect with diverse communities and make a significant impact.

This position will be responsible for providing a range of clinical and indirect services to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. The position will also be responsible for providing social work consultation on interdisciplinary teams in a professional and competent manner. The role may also include consultation, workshops, education and resource support to clients, families and their caregivers. Additionally, support is provided to professionals and various organizations, including schools, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and community accommodation programs in both the developmental and the mental health sector. This position will be supporting adults 18 years or older with additional support needs who live in Northwestern Ontario. Clinical Services are provided primarily using telemedicine technology.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specialized individual, group and family counseling therapy services.
• Provide psychotherapy and/or psychosocial therapy and treatments to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and their families and support systems.
• Conduct assessments of clients, families and systems using a comprehensive bio/psycho/social model, assessing the strengths and needs to support clients to live their potential.
• Establish and implement measurable objectives for outcome evaluation with the involvement of clients and connect with coordinators for community resources as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to prepare and coordinate appropriate treatment plans.
• The candidate needs to be flexible to accommodate and support the changing needs of the leadership of Adults Services if such time arises.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work degree from an accredited university.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers and/or the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists.
• Three years’ experience in a community-based organization specializing in meeting the various needs of adults with disabilities.
• Demonstrated competence in a variety of psychotherapy techniques including systems therapies, CBT, psychodynamic, interactive therapy, and bereavement counselling.
• Knowledge and skills in providing individual, group and family therapy.
• Significant experience providing family-centered services for both assessment and treatment interventions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Travel to Northwestern Ontario several times per year is required. Travel expenses will be covered by Surrey Place.
• Some travel throughout the GTA is required.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G” or willingness to obtain a Driver’s License is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), other software such as scheduling, client database management, etc.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills are required.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+