Social Worker – Traumatic Invalidation

Social Worker – Traumatic Invalidation
Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We are committed to supporting the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

About the Role
JF&CS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to support individuals and families within the Jewish community impacted by antisemitism, hate-based incidents, and traumatic invalidation. This role combines clinical counselling, crisis intervention, group facilitation, psychoeducation, and community outreach through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens.

The successful candidate will provide direct clinical services while helping strengthen community resilience and access to supports.

Key Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed assessment, counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management services.

Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic supports for individuals impacted by antisemitism and hate-based trauma.

Facilitate psycho educational and support groups focused on resilience, validation, and healing.

Support clients with referrals, advocacy, and connection to community and legal resources.

Participate in intake and clinical assessment services.

Develop and deliver educational workshops and outreach initiatives related to antisemitism, trauma, and community wellbeing.

Collaborate with community organizations, synagogues, and service providers to support coordinated care.

Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and professional standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent.

Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in trauma-focused therapy, crisis intervention, and safety planning.

Formal training in at least one evidence-based trauma modality (TF-CBT, CPT, PE, or EMDR).

Strong understanding of antisemitism, hate-based trauma, Jewish identity, and intergenerational trauma.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills.

Commitment to anti-oppressive, equity-informed, and trauma-informed practice.

Hebrew, Russian, French, or another community language is considered an asset.

Job Details
Position Type:
Full-Time

Reporting To:
Manager, Jewish Life & Culture

Salary Range: $78,000-$104,000 (Based on Experience)

Work Hours:

35 Hours Per Week, Potential Evenings

Location:

4600 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

Classification:
Social Worker (40-3) (Bargaining Unit)

Posting Date:
May 26, 2026

External Closing Date:
Until filled

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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