About the Role
This role provides essential clinical services, including assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention, to individuals impacted by antisemitism and hate-based trauma. The position involves delivering therapeutic supports, facilitating support groups, and connecting clients with community resources, while also contributing to educational outreach and collaborative care efforts.
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 psychoeducational 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Equity-informed practice
- Trauma-informed practice
Location
- 4600 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M2R 3V3
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Potential Evenings
Experience Level
- 2-3 years clinical experience
Education Level
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent
- Registration with OCSWSSW
Salary/Compensations
- $78,000-$104,000 (Based on Experience)
About the Company
- Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
