Social Work Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Social Work Officers deliver professional social work services in a military setting to support the morale, efficiency and mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families. Social Work Officers offer clinical social work services similar to community mental health and social services agencies.

These individuals also help CAF members cope with additional stresses associated with frequent moves and separations, which can produce complex social and family circumstances requiring social work interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention services
• Assist in the resolution of compassionate situations
• Consult with and advise leaders on the social circumstances encountered by personnel in their units
• Investigate and report compassionate situations
• Deliver preventive and rehabilitative programmes in the areas of pre‑ and post‑deploym...