Job Description

Brentwood Recovery Home

JOB TITLE:

Social Worker - HART HUB

DATE PREPARED:

September 3, 2025

DEPARTMENT:

Client Services

POSTING NUMBER:

4125

REPORTS TO:

Director of Client Services

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Client Services the Social Worker will ensure that clients' concerns and issues related to social needs (family reunification, housing, identification, finance, education), are addressed for individuals residing in HART Hub Transitional Housing Units.

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to specific key job responsibilities identified in this position description, the incumbent is also responsible for contributing and supporting the overall culture and working environment of Brentwood by:

Demonstration and exemplify Brentwood's mission and values in day-to-day work.

Acting with the highest standard of professionalism with clients, family members, community partners, and colleagues.

Working in a manner that preserves and respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information.

Working in a manner that promotes and maintains the reputation of Brentwood and minimizes risk of harm and/or liability to the organization.

Working in a manner that complies with Brentwood's policies and procedures.

Working in a manner that meets all Health and Safety requirements to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.

Acknowledging, respecting, and affirming the diverse needs of our community, clients, and Brentwood's employees with the goal of reducing disparities in health outcomes.

Contributing to Brentwood's work by promoting awareness, participating in committees and agency events.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coordinate, create, initiate, and conduct assessments to help guide treatment planning as it relates to social determination of health.

Work in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team at the HART Hub to monitor the clients experience through ongoing meetings to review progress, create, and adjust treatment plans, and liaise with referral sources.

Collaborate with clients to explore and support opportunities for family reunification whenever possible, prioritizing the best interests of the individuals involved and working closely with all relevant parties to facilitate a safe and sustainable reunification process.

Use a trauma informed care approach when assisting clients and staff.

Active listening, motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques required to help the clients meet their needs while facilitating task completion.

Help clients address housing concerns, financial barriers, legal issues, and other social determinates of health that may impact their sobriety.

Participate in the development and implementation of discharge planning and referral to appropriate community resources.

Complete documentation and record-keeping as per Brentwood Recovery Home policy and governing College Standards

High level of computer software knowledge

Ensures all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Additional tasks and assignments as seen appropriate by the Director of Client Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Requires knowledge and skills acquired through the completion of a university degree as deemed relevant by the employer) i.e. BSW, BScn.). Registered member in good standing of a professional college deemed relevant by the employer such as the College of Nurses (preferably with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing) or the College of Social Workers in good standing is required.

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Experience:

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A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience providing system navigation and related support services, as determined by the employer

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Knowledge & Skills:

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Extensive knowledge of health and social community resources locally and ability to navigate clients from other regions.

Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and people with lived experience team.

Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed, Experience with crisis intervention, trauma informed care, and de-escalation techniques.

Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and treatments. Up to date knowledge of relevant mental health policy and legislation including the Mental Health Act.

Extensive knowledge of health and social community resources locally and ability to navigate clients from other regions.

Effective oral and written communication skills

Bilingualism would be an asset

Decision making and problem solving:
Ability to solve problems while exhibiting critical thinking skills and a realistic understanding of issues, utilize de-escalation techniques, and provide support to colleagues to navigate crisis.

Energizing:
Able to create positive energy (motivation) in both individuals and groups.

Compensation and Schedule

Starting salary to be based upon the successful applicant's experience and qualifications.

Valid Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector check will be required within the first 30 days of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email only to jbastien@brentwoodrecovery.com no later than September 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Please mark in the subject line "Posting # 4125"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00-$2.00 per hour

Work Location: In person