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‑deployment stress, suicide preve...