Social Worker – Domestic Violence

Full time; 12-18 month contract; 35 hours per week, potential evenings

Salary: $78,000 to $104,000 based on experience

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About The Agency

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.

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About the Role

We are seeking a Social Worker – Domestic Violence to provide direct counseling and other services and supports to clients, specializing in woman abuse and intimate partner violence. The incumbent may carry other assignments as needed and appropriate and will carry out related activities and administrative tasks as necessary

 

Key Responsibilities: ​​

• Conduct assessments and provide case management coordination which may include the provision of information, advocacy and referrals to both agency and outside sources such as shelters or legal support programs.

• Provide individual, family, or group counselling to clients using a range of appropriate methodologies and techniques to best meet client needs.

• Provide community-based advocacy for access to services such as medical, legal, police departments, support services, therapy, and other related assistance including transportation and/or accompaniment including court and examinations by collaborating with related agencies. Assist survivors by helping them to complete reports, gather information, etc.

• Develop ongoing referral relationships within the sectors, which intersect with our clients’ needs including health, education, legal and other social service agencies.

• Maintain an understanding of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulations and standards for JF&CS programs.

• Adhere to Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:​

• Masters of Social Work, or equivalent.

• Registered member of OCSWSSW in good standing.

• Minimum 3 years of clinical or related experience required.

• Experience in client assessment and service delivery with strong clinical and evaluation skills.

• Knowledge and/or expertise in specific clinical therapeutic interventions such as brief therapy, CBT, ACT, Family Therapy and/or group psychotherapy

• Demonstrated negotiation skills in client and system advocacy systems.

• The ability to establish rapport, credibility and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Comprehension of French or another language reflecting the local community will be considered an asset

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply Now" above to submit your resume 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. 
 
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