At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and supervision to youth in a shelter, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: Join WoodGreen, a diverse team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $55,956.22 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equity and diversity; shift work required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of at-risk youth while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma or degree in a related field and experience with adolescents or homeless youth.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 vacancy)
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite (Shelter program)
Salary: $55,956.22
Application Deadline: September 08, 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. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage 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 Programs & Services, Youth Shelter & Housing
The primary responsibility for a Youth Worker is to provide direct, quality client care and supervision to clients in live-in programs, and to provide client-focused and strengths-based relationship-based interventions.
What You Will Do
- Provide care and supervision to residents in the shelter
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the facility
- Complete reports, documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)
- Ensure that administrative duties are completed within the required timeframes
- Support youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing case management
- Facilitate relevant referrals for residents to community-based services
- Develop, implement and evaluate group programming for residents
- Participate in the daily operation of the facility
- Complete all additional duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team
- Diploma or degree in a related field (i.e.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
What Will Set You Apart
- Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
- Sound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth, as well as community resources
- Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach
- Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid UMAB certification
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter Standards
- Full vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series
- Availability for shift work required.
This is a collective bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 3501.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
Youth Worker in Toronto employer: WoodGreen Community Services
WoodGreen Community Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes social impact while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community through affordable housing initiatives. With a hybrid/remote work model, team members enjoy flexibility and work-life balance, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to contribute to impactful projects.
Contact Details:
WoodGreen Community Services Recruitment Team
