Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, and education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.
About the Role
We are seeking Social Worker(s) to join our team to provide counselling to children, adolescents, seniors, and families. We currently have opening within various teams that specialize in Counselling, Youth Advocacy, Financial Assistance, Holocaust Survivor Services, Domestic Violence, etc. Visit the Career Opportunities page of our website to view more information on any specific speciality.
Responsibilities:
Provide counselling to client(s) using a range of appropriate methodologies, practices and techniques to meet client(s) needs.
Liaise with families, community and other professionals to provide consultation and support services.
Conduct psycho-social assessments of individuals and families.
Formulate and develop client-centered service plans including crisis interventions, internal agency response and referrals, linkages and referrals to external resources, follow-ups, etc.
Provide budgeting and money management supports to clients dealing with financial hardship and poverty-related challenges
Deliver empowerment, advocacy, and problem solving supports to help clients navigate complex financial systems and provides referrals to the Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving program as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of clinical or related experience required
Registered member of OCSWSSW in good standing
Knowledge and/or expertise in specific clinical therapeutic interventions, such as Motivational Interviewing, Brief Therapy, CBT, and/or group psychotherapy
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Clinical case-management and financial literacy knowledge experience
Knowledge of Matrix and other data management systems is a strong asset
Comprehension of French/Russian/Hebrew or another language will be considered an strong asset
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter.
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
JF&CS has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a valid exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code is provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
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