Social Worker - Poverty Reduction Counselling at Jewish Family and Children's Services | Toronto | Rezi

Social Worker - Poverty Reduction Counselling at Jewish Family and Children's Services

Social Worker - Poverty Reduction Counselling

Jewish Family and Children's Services · Toronto

1 months ago

Social Worker - Poverty Reduction Counselling

Jewish Family and Children's Services · Toronto

a month ago
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Responsibilities

  • Provide clients with basic financial literacy and budgeting supports through poverty reduction methodologies.
  • Formulate and develop client-centered service plans including crisis interventions, internal agency responses and referrals.
  • Provide individual counselling to client(s) using a range of appropriate techniques, including psycho-social assessments of individuals living with complex mental health concerns and poverty.
  • Work within the poverty reduction program to support vulnerable clients by completing assessments and setting goals for client’s financial abilities.
  • Deliver empowerment, advocacy, and problem-solving supports to help clients navigate complex financial systems.
  • Facilitate coordination of services, including information, advocacy, and referral to internal and external resources.
  • Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years related clinical experience.
  • Poverty reduction service delivery knowledge and experience.
  • Clinical case-management and financial literacy knowledge.
  • Member of OCSWSSW in good standing.
  • Good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness are required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comprehension of French or another language reflecting the local community will be considered an asset.

Skills

  • Financial literacy
  • Budgeting
  • Poverty reduction methodologies
  • Client-centered service plans
  • Crisis interventions
  • Individual counselling
  • Psycho-social assessments
  • Mental health
  • Empowerment
  • Advocacy
  • Problem solving
  • Financial systems navigation
  • Service coordination
  • Case management
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills

Experience Level

  • Minimum 3 years related clinical experience

Education Level

  • MSW or BSW or equivalent related degree

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.