Support youth wellness and engagement as a full-time Youth Program Worker at the onsite Youth Centre, 70 Richmond E. Facilitate culturally relevant programming and provide individualized support.
This permanent Youth Program Worker position serves youth through goal planning, crisis intervention, and resource navigation. You will connect youth with housing, employment, education, and food security resources. The work includes outreach, community collaboration, and basic needs coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate culturally relevant wellness programs and activities
- Provide goal planning, crisis intervention, and resource navigation
- Develop outreach strategies and promotional engagement materials
- Coordinate food, hygiene products, clothing, and daily food operations
- Maintain safe, welcoming, inclusive drop-in environments
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent social services experience
- Experience working with youth or mental health services
- Experience using anti-oppressive, trauma-informed programming frameworks
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance
- Flexible availability and legal eligibility to work in Canada
Bring empathy, collaboration, and trauma-informed youth programming experience to support inclusive services and meaningful engagement at the Youth Centre.
Youth Services Program Worker in Toronto employer: Friends of Ruby
At Friends of Ruby, we pride ourselves on being a mission-driven employer that champions inclusivity and equity for 2SLGBTQIA youth. Our hybrid work environment in downtown Toronto fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, offering employees meaningful opportunities for professional growth while making a lasting impact in the community. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and you can truly bring your authentic self to work.
