Youth Worker (Congregate Care) - FT (2025-553-YPS) at WoodGreen Community Services

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

57571.3

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Care, Supervision, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Administrative Skills, Computer Skills, Teamwork, Youth Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Strength-Based Approach, Anti-Oppression Approach, Trauma-Informed Approach, Mental Health Awareness, Youth Justice Knowledge

Industry

Community Services

Description

Competition # 2025-553-YPS Youth Worker (Congregate Care) - FT (2025-553-YPS) Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 vacancy) Work Hours: 30 or 50 hours per week (Rotating week 1 50 hours/week, week 2 30 hours/week) Work Setting: Exclusively On-Site (Redwood Program) Salary: $57,571.30 Application Deadline: January 05, 2026 by 11:59 pm Who We Are WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions. Program Overview – Youth Justice Program Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited, non-profit agency serving youth (12 to 24 years of age) and their families in the east end of Toronto. Turning Point’s mission is to empower youth to make positive change, an to accomplish this, it offers a continuum of services for youth and their families with a focus on mental health, housing/sheltering, and youth justice. Turning Point Youth Services and WoodGreen Community Services announced on July 2, 2024 the integration of the two organizations. The combination of these two agencies will enable a more effective and integrated approach to the provision of comprehensive support services for youth in the GTA. The Redwood Program is our new youth justice, congregate care program. It is a 6-bed, gender specific, structured, live-in program for young males involved in the justice system and living with mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to prevent and reduce youth involvement in the criminal justice system and support their reintegration to the community. Youth Workers provide direct, quality client care and supervision to program clients. They provide client-focused and strength-based relationship-based interventions. This program is staffed by at least two Youth Workers at all times. What You Will Do Incorporate in your work a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth. Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the congregate care program. Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients. Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement. Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity. Develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs. Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the facility. Complete documentation and reports as required. Participate in the day-to-day operation of the facility. Shift work is required. Perform other duties as required. What You Bring to the Team University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work. 1 year of work experience with youth in a live-in treatment setting. Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing our clients. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Excellent communication, organization, administrative and computer skills. Able to work well as part of a team Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification. Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training. Ontario G driver’s license and comfort driving agency vehicle considered an asset. What Will Set You Apart Demonstrated experience in the youth justice sector considered an asset. Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strength-based relationship-based approach. Sensitivity to, and ability to work with, a diverse client and staff group. Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice and work from a client-centered, anti-racism, harm reduction, and trauma informed approach is required. Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinants of health. Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities, including ethno-cultural and religious groups, LGBTQSS+ youth and youth adults, those impacted by poverty and those involved in youth justice. This is a collective bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 3501 Why You’ll Want to Work With Us At WoodGreen you will be part of an incredible team that does amazing things for our community. We offer: Benefits: Health/dental/wellness benefits and group RRSP/Pension programs, for eligible employees Growth: In-house training & development programs and professional development opportunities Rewards: Peer and organizational recognition and awards Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable Diversity: Commitment to creating an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging Community: Meaningful work in support of our communities To Apply Go to the WoodGreen Careers page at https://www.woodgreen.org/about-us/careers/ and click on the position(s) that you are interested in to submit your cover letter and resume and to answer a short questionnaire. WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This public job posting uses AI-powered tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Responsibilities

Youth Workers provide direct, quality client care and supervision to program clients, ensuring their safety and security. They also develop and deliver activities and therapeutic programs while participating in the day-to-day operation of the facility.