About The Position
The AMANI program, part of CAMH's Child, Youth, and Emerging Adult Program (CYEAP), provides culturally competent mental health and substance use services to Black youth aged 12-24 in Toronto. To enhance access for Francophone Black youth and their families, AMANI is introducing French language services and seeks a full-time, permanent Bilingual Social Worker 2. This role reports to the senior manager of Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) and collaborates with other clinical services within CYEAP and across CAMH. The incumbent will primarily work with Francophone Black youth clients and their families, addressing co-morbid addiction and mental illness, and will also provide consultation to other professionals. The role operates within a model that acknowledges the impact of oppression and racism on the lived experiences of Black youth, including social determinants of health like housing, employment, and education, and the intersecting experiences of Black Francophone, immigrant, and refugee youth. Clinical interventions include assessment, case management, and individual and group therapy in both English and French. The position also involves supporting program development, clinical evaluation, continuous quality improvement, research activities, and providing supervision to MSW students. Collaboration with faculties of social work on special projects, contributing to best practices, and teaching other professionals are key aspects. External stakeholder collaboration for complex clients is also significant. The role supports a healthy, diverse, and team-oriented workplace, complying with regulatory requirements. Some evening hours and community work are required to improve access for Francophone clients. Participatory program development, including community engagement in service design, is also a component. Other duties as assigned. This position is located at 80 Workman Way.
Requirements
- Bilingual (English and French) proficiency.
- Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Experience working with youth and families, particularly those facing mental health and substance use challenges.
- Experience working with Black communities and an understanding of anti-oppression frameworks.
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on mental well-being.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment, case management, and therapeutic modalities (individual and group therapy).
- Experience in program development, evaluation, and quality improvement.
- Experience in supervising students or junior staff.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work some evenings and in the community.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Francophone, immigrant, and refugee youth.
- Knowledge of research methodologies.
- Experience in teaching or presenting to professional groups.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care within a model that recognizes the lived experience of black youth who have faced oppression and racism as it relates to many aspects of their lives inclusive of the social determinants of health – housing, employment and education.
- Provide clinical interventions including assessment, case management, individual and group therapy in both English and French as required.
- Support program development and clinical evaluation.
- Be an active participant in continuous quality improvement and research activities.
- Provide supervision to Masters of Social Work students.
- Collaborate with faculties of social work on special projects related to the development of the social work field.
- Contribute to the development of best practices unique to the social work field and teaching of other professionals.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders seeking support and shared care for complex clients.
- Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
- Work some evening hours and in the community to improve access for Francophone clients.
- Support participatory program development approaches, including engaging community members as partners in service design and improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Opportunity to work within a leading mental health and addiction teaching hospital.
- Supportive and diverse work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
