Social Worker (M.S.W. I) - Heritage and Spiritual Care

Baycrest

has an exciting opportunity for a

SOCIAL WORKER (MSW I), FULL TIME

Heritage and Spiritual Care

Posting Number: 9632

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Union: OPSEU 595

Hourly Pay Rate: $44.22-$57.35

Date Posted: February 12, 2026

Internal Closing Date: February 20, 2026

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Heritage and Spiritual Care, this role serves as a member of the Heritage and Spiritual Care team and advances Baycrest’s specialized Holocaust survivor mandate by delivering trauma-informed social work services. This includes programming, community development, counselling, outreach, support groups, and system navigation support for clients. The role also leads Holocaust education and remembrance activities across Baycrest, including intergenerational programming and learning opportunities that honour survivor experience and strengthen connection across the campus and wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed social work services to clients, including Holocaust survivors (counselling, community development, advocacy, grief support, resources navigation, proactive outreach, etc.)
• Organize and plan program content through in person, virtual or hybrid formats such as Café Europa and the Child Survivors Group
• Coordinate educational activities related to Holocaust education and remembrance
• Contribute to community-building initiatives that reduce isolation for Holocaust survivors
• Maintain an ongoing evaluative component of the programs including tracking participation, feedback, and outcomes, and using findings to refine programming.
• Provide support for volunteers and other inter-departmental partners involved with programs or initiatives, ceremonies, and other observances. Outreach to relevant community agencies and Baycrest staff who may partner within this portfolio of clients
• Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed social work support to older adults, with particular expertise working with Holocaust survivors and their families
• Experience working with caregivers and older adults, including the application of clinical assessment tools for clinical evaluation purposes in collaboration with community partners and service providers
• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering group-based, intergenerational, and/or educational programs and events, including logistics, participant experience, facilitation, follow-up supports and evaluation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team and with community partners
• In depth knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, holidays, and commemorative days (including Yom HaShoah), with experience supporting individuals across diverse Jewish identities, cultural backgrounds, and levels of observance, and an understanding of Jewish ritual objects and the Jewish calendar
• Knowledge of community resources for seniors and caregivers, including home care navigation and long-term care planning
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, summaries, reports, and program or impact narratives
• Proficiency with computer applications and clinical information systems, including Outlook, Meditech, Word, Excel, Activity Pro, and MDS preferred
• Knowledge of Yiddish, Hungarian, Russian, or Hebrew considered an asset

Why Baycrest 

Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)

•  Competitive pay
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays
• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• On-site fitness facilities
• Employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement