Social Worker (Black Health Supports for Black Children and Youth)

Position Title: Social Worker – Black Health Supports for Black Children and Youth

Company/Program: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre – Teen Health Site(Travel within Windsor/Essex required)

Classification: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week)

Date Posted: August 6, 2025

At weCHC, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier communities. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, and commitment. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• A comprehensive employment package* supporting your health and wellbeing:
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness and Personal days
• Your birthday off
• Minimum 3 weeks' vacation
• Group health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

*Eligibility based on employment status

• A welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for all.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC) is expanding the services available to Black families. This new position will be a part of Ontario’s Health’s Mental Health Supports for Black Children and Youth . The primary role of the Social Worker will support Black children and youth facing mental health issues. This position will help children and youth in Black communities’ access Black therapists and mental health supports in various settings, including prenatal and post natal supports for Black mothers and children facing mental health challenges, and mobile mental health and addictions clinics. This Social Worker will also work closely with Black children/youth dealing with co-morbid addiction and mental illness.

As a key member of the inter-professional team, the Social Worker will:

• Work largely with Black children and youth (ages under 12) and clients’ families/support systems as appropriate, who are dealing with comorbid addiction and mental illness and work closely with other professionals serving this population
• Deliver care within a model that recognizes the lived experience of Black youth who have faced oppression and racism as it relates to many aspects of their lives inclusive of the social determinants of health eg: housing, employment and education
• Recognize the resiliency and strength, cultural diversity and intersectional experiences of Black youth
• Provide clinical interventions including outreach, assessment, case management, individual and group therapy and meet clients where they are at, work from a healing centered and holistic model of care
• Practice and operate within an anti-racism, anti-oppression, and strength-based framework
• Support the family and service network while maintaining a client directed philosophy and working within the social work scope of practice, ensuring that professional boundaries are discussed and respected
• Monitor, regularly review and revise service plans with clients and supports
• Provide culturally responsive counselling to reduce the incidence, duration and intensity of crisis that is recovery oriented and affirms a strong sense of identity
• Support program development and clinical evaluation and be an active participant in continuous quality improvement and research activities
• In coordination with the AMANI Case Worker and Social Workers to develop working relationships and rapport with community service providers in providing culturally adaptive language and services which consider the experiences of the Black community
• Contribute to chart documentation, chart reviews, case conferences as per college and weCHC standards
• Provide flexible and timely services in the client’s environment of choice ensuring safety and privacy for all
• Inform clients (and their family/network) about services available that are most likely to be culturally adaptive
• Assist clients (and families) with advocacy
• Collaborate with community partners to support population health from a social work perspective
• Travel within the Windsor-Essex region as part of the role will be required
• Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a community health setting; working in mental health and addictions
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with Black youth
• Lived experience as a member of the Black community. Demonstrated experience as a role model is essential.
• Knowledge of community resources for African Canadian and Caribbean youth in substance use and/or mental health treatment is essential.
• Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required
• Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset

Education and certificate requirements

• Graduate degree in Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized University; or Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) with 5 years relevant experience and CBT training (required), DBT (preferred), ACT (preferred), and trauma training (preferred)
• Formal training in addictions and/or mental health with two or more years of clinical experience in the treatment of concurrent disorders
• Member in good standing and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.

CLOSING DATE

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] no later than August 20, 2025. Include the posting number BHSW25BP in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,600.00-$85,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Registered Social Worker?
• Do you have a MSW degree or a BSW degree with relevant training (CBT, DBT, ACT etc.)
• How many years experience do you have practicing as a Social Worker?
• Do you have lived experience as a member of the Black community?

Work Location: In person