Social Worker 2- Shkaabe Makwa

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker 2 to join their innovative team. This full-time position focuses on creating impactful training materials and facilitating education on mental health and substance use within Indigenous communities. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams and the development of culturally relevant content, ensuring that community knowledge is integrated into training practices. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful change in health equity and community wellness.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in mental health or substance use.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training materials for mental health and substance use.
• Collaborate with teams to create culturally relevant training curriculums.

Skills

Mental Health Training

Harm Reduction Strategies

Substance Use Knowledge

Indigenous Engagement Principles

Research Analysis

Bilingualism (French/English or Indigenous Language)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

About CAMH

CAMH offers a variety of current career opportunities. Select a job title to view the description and apply online.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect, and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education, and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause. Our mission is to change society's perception and response to mental illness, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and integrate mental health as a fundamental part of healthcare.

For more information about CAMH, visit our website at: www.camh.ca.

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About Shkaabe Makwa

Shkaabe Makwa is a Centre for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Wellness at CAMH that supports culturally relevant initiatives to achieve health equity and community wellness in collaboration with Indigenous communities and service providers across Ontario. It aims to transform health outcomes by integrating traditional knowledge with medical expertise through evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.

Job Opportunity: Social Worker 2

Shkaabe Makwa is seeking a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis person for a full-time, permanent position as a Social Worker 2. Reporting to the Manager of Workforce Development, this role involves designing, developing, and maintaining training materials, facilitating training on mental health, harm reduction, substance use, and related community needs.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to develop high-quality training curriculums informed by community knowledge and culture-based practices. Responsibilities include creating online content such as websites, webinars, blogs, and managing the Learning Management System. The position is based at 1001 Queen Street West with regular travel throughout Ontario, including remote First Nations communities.

Qualifications include a Master's Degree in Social Work, registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and at least three years of clinical experience in mental health, substance use, or concurrent disorders. The candidate should have experience in delivering effective training, understanding Indigenous engagement principles, and working with interdisciplinary teams. Knowledge of health and social services legislation, research analysis, adult learning principles, and online education delivery is essential. Bilingualism in French/English or an Indigenous language is an asset.

CAMH is a teaching hospital and research institute affiliated with the University of Toronto. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, women, and persons with disabilities. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 416-535-8501 x 32400. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.