Key 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 You Will Bring:

- 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.

Job Details

Position Type:
Full time

Reporting To:
Manager, Jewish Life & Culture

Salary Range:
$78,000-$104,000 (Based on Experience)

Work Hours:

35 Hours Per Week, Potential Evenings

Location:

4600 Bathurst St.

Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

Classification:

Social Worker (40-3)

(Bargaining Unit)

Posting Date:

May 25, 2026

External Closing Date:

Until filled

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs (https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs).

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 (http://www.jfandcs.com) | www.facebook.com/jfandcs (http://www.facebook.com/jfandcs)

Experience

Preferred

- 3 year(s): Clinical Experience in Trauma Focused Therapy

Education

Required

- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field

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