Social Worker – Brief Solution Focused, Jane-Trethewey Site

# Summary 

•  Social Worker – Brief Solution Focused, Jane-Trethewey Site

• Full-time, Contract Position May 2026 to May 2027 (35 hours per week) 

• $68,314 to $80,925 per annum (for MSW) $62,184 to $73,664 per annum (for BSW) 

• Salary is commensurate on experience and education (filling of vacancy)

# About the organization 

 Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in North West Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.

Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.

# About the position 

 Working out of our Jane-Trethewey site, the Social Worker - Brief Solution Focused is responsible for providing ongoing assessment and appropriate interventions to the clients served by Unison Health and Community Services. The Social Worker will report to the Program Manager, Mental Health and Substance Use. 

Job Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling, therapy, advocacy and referral services to individuals of all ages, couples, groups and the community
• Ensure appropriate treatment is delivered to clients by maintaining client records and ensuring their confidentiality within the bounds of legislation
• Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues
• Perform case management functions
• Work within the guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Contribute to the on-going evaluation, development and implementation of the therapeutic programs that respond to the psycho social health needs of the target group
• Liaise with community agencies regarding issues relevant to client needs and identify and develop partnership/collaboration opportunities when applicable
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences as needed
• Provide support to Primary Care team in client crisis management 
• Participate in Quality of Care chart audits with Social Workers across sites
• Participate in the review, development and updating of social work and clinic procedures; provide input to the development of applicable policies.

Organizational Responsibilities 

• Participate in team and organization-wide meetings and committees, initiatives and events.
• Develop work goals in conjunction with supervisor, identifying action plans, learning objectives and professional development needs. 
• Participate in performance appraisal process including self-evaluation component.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Submit encounter data and/or statistics, administrative forms and reports in a timely fashion.
• Orient, supervise and support students and/or volunteers as required. 
• Identify, report and debrief on client safety incidents, good catches, occupational health and safety incidents and near misses.
• Other duties as required.

# Qualifications

•  Bachelors or Master’s level in Social Work

• Certification and membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Certification / experience in Brief Solution Focused Therapy. 1+ year of providing BSFT, 3+ years direct practice experience, preferably in a community-based setting
• Experience working individuals connected to the justice system – Probation and Parole
• Experience serving Unison’s priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health & addiction issues, LGBTQ2IA+ , and youth facing barriers)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in group work and community development
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in group work and community development
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment
• Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the project’s geographic area, experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students, community members, volunteers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills both with individuals and groups
• Bilingualism or multilingualism in English, Russian, Somali, Portuguese or Spanish is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in current assessment, psychotherapy and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples and communities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate psycho-educational support groups
• Ability to work flexible hours.