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Jewish Family and Children's Services

Social Worker - Poverty Reduction Counselling (12-Month Contract)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Markham · About 17.3 km from the city centre

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Key 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, etc.
Provide individual counselling to client(s) using a range of appropriate techniques, including psycho-social assessments of individuals who are living with, or who have lived 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 to help them understand financial management.
Deliver empowerment, advocacy, and problem solving supports to help clients navigate complex financial systems.
Facilitate coordination of services which includes the provision of information, advocacy, and referral to both 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.

What You Will Bring:

MSW or BSW or equivalent related degree
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

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.

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 | www.facebook.com/jfandcs

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Responsibilities

The social worker will provide financial literacy, budgeting support, and individual counselling to clients experiencing poverty and mental health concerns. They will also facilitate service coordination, advocacy, and develop client-centered service plans to help navigate complex financial systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MSW, BSW, or equivalent degree and be a member of the OCSWSSW in good standing. A minimum of 3 years of related clinical experience and knowledge of poverty reduction service delivery are required.

Skills

Poverty reduction
Financial literacy
Budgeting
Crisis intervention
Individual counselling
Psycho-social assessment
Case management
Empowerment
Advocacy
Problem solving
Financial management
Service coordination
Clinical assessment
Communication
Interpersonal skills

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Keywords

Social Worker
Poverty Reduction
Counselling
Financial Literacy
Budgeting
Crisis Intervention
Service Plans
Psycho-social Assessment
Mental Health
Case Management
Empowerment
Advocacy
Financial Management
Service Coordination
MSW
BSW
OCSWSSW
Clinical Experience
Community Staff
Referral

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