Social Worker - Family Violence & Relationship Wellness (Hebrew/Russian Speaking)

Full time; 12 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 Hebrew and/or Russian-speaking male Social Worker to join our Family Violence & Relationship Wellness team to provide trauma-informed, culturally-responsive counselling and supports to individuals and families impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV), with a specialization in working with children, youth, and men within the family context. The role centers on survivor-led safety, relationship well-being, and accountability-oriented practices. The incumbent may carry other assignments as needed and will also perform related activities and administrative tasks as necessary. This position is restricted to applicants who identify as male, in accordance with Section 24(1)(a) of the 
Ontario Human Rights Code, as a provision of services to male clients in this program require genderspecific staffing to support client privacy, dignity, and therapeutic needs.

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and individual/family/group counselling.

• Conduct assessments, coordinate case management, and connect clients with relevant supports (housing, legal, health, immigration, etc.).

• Work directly with male clients—both survivors and those using violence—in accountability-focused interventions.

• Hold male perpetrators of violence accountable for their behaviours and/or provide support to male victims/survivors of family violence.

• Support children and youth exposed to IPV.

• Respond to crisis/walk-in situations and adhere to all confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Develop and deliver IPV education and outreach programs to diverse community groups.

• Build and maintain partnerships with service providers, schools, and faith-based organizations.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

• Participate in supervision, audits, evaluations, and agency initiatives.

• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for clients, staff, and volunteers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What You Will Bring:

• MSW/BSW or equivalent and registration with OCSWSSW in good standing

• Fluency in Russian and/or Hebrew is required

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience, preferably in IPV, family violence, or trauma work

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, crisis response, and therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, MI, ACT, Family Therapy)

• Experience with trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and accountability-oriented approaches

• Knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and community resources

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Jewish culture, traditions, and diverse identities is 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

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