Addiction and Social Service Worker

**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**:_
- Experience Working with a non-profit or social service environment.
- Experience with trauma-informed care.
- Familiarity with local community resources and services.
- Strong communication and active listening skills.

**Skills and Competencies**
- **Problem-Solving**:_
- Ability to help clients identify obstacles in their recovery journey and work collaboratively to overcome them.
- **Cultural Competence**:_
- Sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
- **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**:

- Attend relevant training and workshops to enhance skills.
- Stay updated on best practices in recovery support.

**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

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**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

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:

- Class G Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-10