Clinical Supervisor, Family Violence Services

Who we are

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Operations, we are hiring a Clinical Supervisor, Family Violence Services to join us for a 12-month contract covering a maternity leave. In this role, you will lead and support a team of Social Workers providing high-quality, evidence-informed mental health treatment for children, youth, and families affected by family violence. You will ensure that our programs and services align with the mission, values, policies, procedures, standards, and priorities of the organization.

This is an on-site role working five days per week at our 635 Queen Street East location. To meet the needs of our clients, flexibility to work some evenings is required.

You have a Masters in Social Work and you are a registered member, in good standing with the College of Social Workers. As a compassionate clinician, skilled mentor, and supervisor, you are seeking an opportunity to expand your leadership skills while remaining actively engaged in direct client care. You have 2+ years of direct supervisory or team lead experience in a clinical setting, and experience in community services.

You have deep clinical expertise in family violence services, particularly working with mothers and children exposed to domestic violence. You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and are passionately dedicated to delivering evidence-informed, trauma-informed, family-centred services.

Profound purpose. You will supervise and support clinicians whose work transforms the lives of children, youth, and families affected by family violence. You will help shape service delivery standards and support evidence-informed programming within a trauma-informed, family-centred framework.

Career-boosting exposure. This 12-month maternity leave contract provides meaningful leadership experience in a high-profile organization known for excellence in children and family mental health services. You will gain exposure to impactful programs, mentorship from senior clinical leaders, and opportunities to enhance your professional portfolio. You will be part of a collaborative, innovative environment, working alongside Social Workers, Child and Youth Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists to provide integrated services to children, youth, and families.

Professional growth. You will deepen your leadership skills in clinical supervision, program management, and quality assurance. You will have the chance to participate in agency-wide initiatives and contribute to program development, service evaluation, and research-informed initiatives. For emerging leaders, this role is a springboard for further career growth in clinical supervision and management.

• Provide mentorship. You will offer Social Workers, co-facilitators, students, and volunteers guidance, support, and clinical oversight to strengthen their professional skills and ensure high-quality service delivery. Programs you will support include:
  Mothers In Mind (MIM) a trauma-informed mother-child group program specifically designed to meet the parenting needs of mothers who have…