Social Worker - Counselling

Full-time

Salary: $69,000 - $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 support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our diverse and inclusive environment.

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At Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS), we’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where staff can grow both personally and professionally. 

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, EFAP, & Pension Plan 

• Free On-Site Parking

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development

• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture

• Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference

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Key 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. 

• Responsible for the investigation of child protection allegations to families and institutions and service to families that require ongoing services.

• 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.

 

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work or equivalent

• Minimum of 2-3 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 a strong asset

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If you are ready to make a difference and lead innovation in the non-profit sector, we want to hear from you!

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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 hiring 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

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