Social Worker – HART HUB

Brentwood Recovery Home; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Windsor is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the HART Hub. The role involves addressing clients' social needs, collaborating with a treatment team, and conducting assessments. Candidates should have a university degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $23.73-$62.91 per hour, dependent on experience. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter via email by September 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered member in good standing of a relevant professional college required.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience providing system navigation support.
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate crises using appropriate methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments to guide treatment planning related to social determinants of health.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to monitor clients' experiences.
• Help clients address housing concerns and financial barriers.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of health and social community resources

Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

Crisis intervention experience

Effective oral and written communication skills

Bilingualism

Education

University degree (e.g., BSW, BScN)

Job description

Overview

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

• Demonstrate and exemplify Brentwood's mission and values in day-to-day work.
• Act with the highest standard of professionalism with clients, family members, community partners, and colleagues.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of personal health information.
• Promote and maintain the reputation of Brentwood and minimize risk of harm and/or liability to the organization.
• Comply with Brentwood's policies and procedures.
• Meet all Health and Safety requirements to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
• Acknowledge, respect, and affirm the diverse needs of our community, clients, and Brentwood's employees with the goal of reducing disparities in health outcomes.
• Contribute 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 determinants 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, 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.
• Apply active listening, motivational interviewing, engagement techniques, and other skills to help clients meet their needs while facilitating task completion.
• Help clients address housing concerns, financial barriers, legal issues, and other social determinants 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.
• Maintain a high level of computer software knowledge and ensure all file management and reporting functions are conducted in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Undertake additional tasks and assignments as directed 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 (e.g., BSW, BScN). Registered member in good standing of a professional college deemed relevant by the employer (e.g., College of Nurses in good standing with Canadian Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing) or the College of Social Workers in good standing is required.

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

Knowledge & Skills :

• 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 with people with lived experience.
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods; 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.
• 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 no later than September 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Please mark in the subject line "Posting # 4125"

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $23.73-$62.91 per hour

Work Location : In person