Social Worker - Traumatic Invalidation

Description

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.

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Reporting To:
Manager, Jewish Life & Culture

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

Location:

4600 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

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

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.