Grandview Kids

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026 – April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Grandview Kids

Location:

1461 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, ON, Canada, L1T 0R3
Details:
Grandview Kids Ajax – The Jerry Coughlan Building, may also include some time at Grandview Kids Oshawa – Paul Dwyer site: 590 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 5P1

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Social Work Team at Grandview Kids is committed to supporting the psychological, social and emotional well-being of children and youth with developmental, physical, and communication needs and their families while respecting individual differences and the need for confidentiality. Social Work students will be expected to collaborate with their Preceptor to create learning goals for their practicum. Students will be supervised in providing therapeutic intervention to clients and families in need of assistance to cope with social and emotional concerns; evaluate psycho-social needs of clients and their families; plan, implement, and evaluate the means of therapeutic intervention, resource coordination, and advocacy for families/clients; practice the maintenance of appropriate records and documentation; maintain communication with other team members regarding client care; take part in education and orientation as available; and participate in other activities that may align with their learning goals. Students will be supervised while engaging in the following activities: 1. Assessing the psycho-social needs of clients and their families. 2. Planning, implementing and evaluating the therapeutic intervention for families/clients. 3. Providing therapeutic intervention, as well as resource coordination and advocacy support to clients and families in need of assistance to cope with social and emotional, and practical concerns. 4. Providing direct and indirect client care in accordance with the treatment plan by using group and individual settings, collaborating with other professionals and other agencies as appropriate. 5. Practicing accurate documentation in accordance with established Centre procedures and meet the standards defined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Driver’s License

☒ Use of Own Car

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☒ Evening attendance

Other requirements:

Driver’s License and own car, or access to reliable means of transportation. Must complete centre orientation prior to or on start date of Practicum.

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

N/A

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Mostly in-person with flexibility for remote as needed.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mixed

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Jennifer Anacleto-Areias, MSW, RSW

Alexis Sokarijo, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

Monday April 20 @ 4pm (extended deadline)

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Both

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes

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? N/A

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Very accessible work environment. Students may request accessibility accommodations as needed.

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by April 20, 2026 @ 4pm. Applications will be sent to the site.