Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Social Worker, LIFEspan, Neuromotor, Community Life Skills and Collaborative Practice
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The successful candidate will support multiple outpatient units and collaborative practice at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. In this placement, the Social Work student will contribute to multiple interprofessional teams to support clients and families navigating life with disabilities. The student will join Holland Bloorview’s LIFEspan and Neuromotor clinics providing direct clinical Social Work to children and youth with disabilities. This will include system navigation, direct client/family support and the potential for short-term counselling. There will also be opportunities to support community life skill programming on an interprofessional team. Additionally, the student will work with our Collaborative Practice Leader to develop and execute leadership opportunities around Social Work practice in a healthcare setting. This fully immersive placement will appeal to students who are highly motivated, self-directed learners, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
More Information about Holland Bloorview clinics/programs here:
LIFEspan: https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/lifespan-living-independently-fully-engaged
Community Life Skills: https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/transitions
Neuromotor Clinic: https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/neuromotor-services
Practicum Requirements:
☒Vulnerable Sector Check
☒Immunizations per PHA guidelines
☒Covid Vaccinations
Does your practicum require any previous experience? If yes, please specify.
Experience working with youth and/or families with disabilities would be an asset.
Please indicate whether this practicum will be in-person, remote or hybrid.
Please indicate whether this practicum will involve direct work, indirect work or both.
Direct work – students will work directly with clients and families in different clinics and programs. They will also have the opportunity to build indirect skill with their time supporting collaborative practice.
Number of placements offered by this practicum?
1
Field Instructor(s’) name and credentials (BSW and/or MSW)
Cooper DuPré MSW, RSW
Gabriella Carafa MSW RSW PMH-C
When would you like to receive applications? September 29, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes – resume and cover letter
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? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? To show up on-site. No lifting or transfers of clients
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? The Hospital is accessible. If there is anything that could make it more accessible, the practicum supervisors would be happy to work with you.
**This is a supportive practicum for all (LGBTQ+ and BIPOC) individuals**
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on September 29, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.