Social Worker - Traumatic Invalidation

Jewish Family and Children's Services • Toronto, ON

42d • CA$78,000 - CA$104,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing specialized support to individuals impacted by antisemitism and hate-based trauma. The Social Worker will offer trauma-informed care, including assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management. The position involves delivering individual and group therapeutic services, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and connecting clients with community and legal resources. Additionally, the role includes developing and delivering educational workshops, collaborating with community partners, and maintaining accurate documentation.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Hebrew, Russian, French, or another community language is considered an asset.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level