Social Service Worker

The Case Worker is responsible for providing supervision to the residents and coordination of activities in a safe, secure environment at the addictions extended care facility for men. The Case Worker is also involved with clients that attend the day program called the Community Outreach Program (COP).

Duties:

• Conducting case management assessments, case plan reviews and discharges, and when appropriate, make referrals to referral agencies and other agencies involved in the clients cases;
• Ensuring residents are admitted according to policy and orientated to the facility;
• Providing individual counseling to residents to assist in the recovery plan, independent living skills, stress management and problem solving to enhance the ability to deal with the consequences of addiction;
• Facilitating/Co-facilitating psycho-educational groups;
• Conducting regular checks of the house and residents, ensuring safety/security for residents and staff by screening visitors and enforcing visiting policies;
• Reporting/documenting crisis situations, i.e., breach of program guidelines or violation of agency policies;
• Assisting residents with medications as prescribed by observing the process and ensuring the resident signs that medication has been taken;
• Maintaining documentation and case notes, and recording daily progress notes and summary log book;
• Assisting the supervisor with planning/developing and evaluating programs and sessions offered to residents;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the House Supervisor (i.e. assist with referral process);
• Ensure visitors to the House are appropriate and timely;
• Have knowledge of the fire plan and ensure clients are orientated to the plan;
• Review Policy and Procedure Manual regularly to maintain knowledge and understanding of protocol;
• Ensure policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to by clients and staff;
• Deal with emergency situations immediately and document as required;
• Monitor physical condition of clients;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field with experience in mental health or addictions, OR a 2 year related diploma program supplemented by extension experience in the mental health and addictions field.
• Possess a solid foundational knowledge of addiction treatment theory and the recovery process.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Invention.
• Experience conducting education/therapy sessions either one on one or in groups.
• Have good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
• In the interest of patient care, this position is open to male applicants or those identifying as such.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills would be considered an asset.
• Certified in acupuncture and training in motivational interviewing would be considered assets.
• Training and experience in adult education would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range:
$ $35.41 per hour (Level 13 - UPSE)

Bi-Weekly Hours:
75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / 8 & 12-hour shifts / Days / Evenings / Nights / Every Other Weekend

Posting ID: 170881

Closing Date:
Thursday February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm