Social Worker, Community Health

Salary Rate: $65,060 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location:

Peel Employment and Community

Work Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Employment Type:

Contract Full Time Salaried - 12 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated

Start Date:

December 1, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
November 27, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationship with all levels of staff in the Employment and Community unit
• Provide skilled assessment and treatment services to youth
• Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans according to individual member needs
• Have the capacity for self-reflection and an ability to engage in ongoing assessment of strategies and their effectiveness
• Collaborate with other professionals and community resources to ensure effective service delivery on behalf of each member
• Provide case management services
• Provide group services as required
• Ensure the availability of required information for all member by maintain comprehensive case record and data in a timely manner
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and a strong understanding of role boundaries
• Support anti-oppressive and anti-racism principles in work with members
• A working knowledge or understanding of the current Child and Youth Family Services Act (CYFSA) – would be beneficial
• Capability to participate in quality improvement and program evaluation
• Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• University in Social Work or Psychology with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Membership in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers or the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Good understanding of trauma based counselling and human trafficking/sexual exploitation issue
• Working knowledge of harm reduction philosophies
• An ability to manage a flexible work schedule, including evenings as required.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle, travelling between sites
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children, and youth
• YMCA
  
  Competencies:
  
  Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

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