Grandview Kids
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025 – April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Grandview Kids, Social Work Services
Location:
1461 Harwood Ave. N. Ajax L1T 4T9
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Grandview Kids is an independently operated not-for-profit organization. We are the only children’s treatment centre in Durham Region providing specialized programs, outpatient clinical treatment, and support to thousands of children and youth with special needs and their families. http://grandviewkids.ca/
Practicum Requirements:
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☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☐ Covid Vaccinations
☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☐ Driver’s License
☐ Use of Own Car
☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☒ Evening attendance
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
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☒ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☐ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
No
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hybrid
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
A mix of direct and indirect.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Mandy Doherty, MSW
Application deadline:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Minimal physical demands – walking to various therapy rooms; carrying supplies; sometimes getting up and down from the floor if interacting with younger children.
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? We would consult with students who require any accessibility considerations to ensure we can provide.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on Wednesday March 26, 2025 . Applications will be forwarded on to the site.