Position: Addiction Counselor and Social Service Worker

Location: Multiple Locations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized service plans for each resident
Provide individual and group counseling to residents, focusing on recovery support, life skills development, and goal setting
Connect residents to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
Facilitate life skills training and educational groups on topics such as budgeting, nutrition, and stress management
Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure a supportive and safe living environment
Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress
Maintain accurate records and reports, including maintaining HIFIS, resident progress and program evaluations
Track and report on resident progress regularly.
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
Transport residents to appointments and activities
Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

Diploma in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a substance abuse treatment setting
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or equivalent
Strong knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery principles
Demonstrated excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team: 80% of position is independent work
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect clients' privacy.
Lived experience with addiction recovery (preferably at least 2 years in sustained recovery).
Clean driving abstract G licence required.
CPR Certification or willingness to obtain
Police Vulnerable Sector check is required.

Preferred:

Skills and Competencies

Problem-Solving:

Ability to help clients identify obstacles in their recovery journey and work collaboratively to overcome them.

Cultural Competence:

Team Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment, contributing to the overall success of the organization’s mission.

Diversity & Non-judgmental Approach:

A diverse, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude towards individuals from all walks of life.
Good listening skills to understand the needs of clients and provide effective support.

Professional Development:

Working Conditions:

Work in a residential setting.
Work Location: In person and work field environments
Potential exposure to challenging behaviors.
Interacts with participants, staff, volunteers, visitors and staff from other organisations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Opportunity to work with a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery.
A supportive and inclusive work environment
Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care, health care and vision care after 3 months for full time staff
On-site parking
Paid time off

If you are a motivated and compassionate social worker looking to make a positive impact, we look forward to hearing from you!

Redemption House of Recovery is an equal opportunities employer.

Application deadline: 2025-08-10

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Application question(s):

Do you own a reliable motor vehicle?
Are you registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social service Workers (OCSWSSW) or equivalent?
Do you have lived experienced with substance use/alcohol with at least 2 years in sustained recovery?

Licence/Certification:

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-10

Addiction and Social Service Worker

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