Social Worker
March 3, 2026
The Social Worker of Adeara’s Recovery Support Program is responsible for providing individualized support to women navigating addiction, recovery, and community reintegration. This role offers connection, practical guidance, and recovery‑oriented support to clients transitioning from a structured residential program into independent living.
The Social Worker works closely with the Recovery Support Lead to promote stability, connect clients to addiction‑recovery resources, and support long-term sustainable recovery. The Social Worker will follow a professional code of conduct and will uphold accreditation standards as well as policies and procedures for the recovery program. The Social Worker will be committed to working in a collaborative environment to provide excellence in care. The Social Worker will work in agreement with the Mission, Vision, and Value Statements, policies, and Philosophy of Care of Adeara.
Overview
Adeara Recovery Centre is a long-term, residential recovery program for women. We help women in addiction create lasting change through our accredited, faith-based program. As a Christian organization we are guided by the love of Christ from the day-to-day operations to the programming we deliver, to the women and their children we serve. We are passionate about providing a clinically sound and faith-based recovery program and ministering to the whole person through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our approach and actions are rooted in biblical principles, our ultimate source of truth and guidance. We endeavor to offer the opportunity to share God’s love in a compassionate and caring environment while accepting those we serve for who they are, their uniqueness and their diversity.
- Our vision is to see women in addiction experience freedom through a life of recovery.
- Our mission is to empower and equip women to live in sustainable recovery through hope, healing, and restoration by providing long-term, faith-based programming, counselling, and life skills support.
- Our values are serving women and their children with love, compassion, dignity, respect, integrity and accountability.
Our program is designed to walk with women through the process of finding hope, healing and restoration. We believe the recovery journey is a lifelong process, and while the journey begins at Adeara, it does not end upon the completion of the one-year program – we continue to walk with women beyond the scope of the residential program as they continue to pursue a life of recovery.
Key Accountabilities
- Build safe, trusting relationships with clients using a trauma informed lens to meet the needs of each client.
- Support clients with individualized care plans from a Bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective, providing holistic care
- Collaboration and communication with the Recovery Support Team and in supporting clients in the program.
Individual Responsibilities
- Build trusting, supportive relationships that support clients in active addiction, sobriety, and long-term recovery.
- Collaborate on the development of individualized client care plans through the use of My Recovery Plan.
- Support clients in building practical daily‑living skills and healthy routines, while holding clients accountable to individualized goals
- Ensure all documentation is recorded in a clear professional, timely and factual manner.
- Collaborate with Recovery Support Team regarding client care and ongoing program development.
- Consult and collaborate with community partners to meet client needs.
- Assist in facilitating groups and activities that promote healing, empowerment, and community connection.
- Inform Recovery Support Lead, as soon as possible, of any scenarios that might present at risk situations.
- Assist clients with spiritual development through prayer and spiritual support as needed.
Qualifications
- Has a diploma or degree in Social Work (proof of certification is required).
- Active registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with vulnerable or marginalized populations
- Has experience and in-depth knowledge regarding addiction, trauma, and mental health.
- Strong communication skills and experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to engage respectfully and compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Conflict‑resolution skills and ability to respond calmly to crises
- Able to drive with Class 5 licence
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Intervention Record Check
- Valid First Aid & CPR C – within the first 3 months of hire
Please include a cover letter to be considered for the position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are passionate about making a difference in women’s lives, we invite you to bring your expertise to Adeara Recovery Centre. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where transformation begins!
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person