Social Worker BSW

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

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• Job :
  Social Worker BSW
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 1429
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026.
• Duration:
  Up to 18 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicantsare considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Social Worker provides social work services including intake screening, assessments, referrals, standardized programming and groups, community outreach, consultations and counselling with individuals, and families. The registered social worker will work with individuals who have concerns with addictions, mental health issues, and who may also be experiencing issues with social determinants of health, to help individuals meet their identified needs.

This position works collaboratively with other Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Services/Mental Health & Street Outreach Program staff, as well as, potentially with community partners. Provides presentations and consultation to the community as needed. Conducts other services as required.

Conduct intake screenings, brief assessment and standardized assessments, as may be required for referral, priority service, counselling and/or consultation process.

Conduct initial assessment with individuals and families, as may be required for referral, priority service, Back On Track program, counselling and/or consultation purposes.

Assess, through interviews the areas an individual may require assistance such as alcohol, drug use, problem gambling, educational, employment, social and cultural issues, marital or family relationships, health (both physical and mental), legal and financial challenges.

Assess the individual’s strengths and available resources to support the development of effective service and care plans.

Administer tests and integrate with interview-assessment data.

Manage a clinical caseload, established and regularly reviewed through the resource management development process.

Provide individual counselling, family-involved counselling, and group facilitation.

With consent, work with the individual and relevant supports (for example, family, employment, supervisor, probation officer), to develop an appropriate care plan working using a harm reduction approach.

Work within an anti-oppressive practice embracing the diversity of our community.

Recognize, respect, and incorporate the diverse perspectives of individuals, families and supports while collaboratively co-designing care plans

Make referrals to appropriate services (based on assessment and knowledge of community resources).

Facilitate contact with services, as a broker and advocate for individuals which may involve taking individuals to appointments, if necessary.

Provide continuity of care to individuals.

Provide after-care and follow-up care after discharge from treatment, Back on Track program, or other programs to ensure that individuals receive continuing support…