Overnight Youth Services Specialist (Live-In)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is seeking an Awake Overnight Youth Worker to provide direct, supervised care in the Redwood Program’s live-in setting. Work hours include Friday overnight 12am-9am and Saturday night into Sunday morning, totaling 21 hours per week, in a CUPE-bargaining unit position.

The role focuses on youth wellbeing, safety, and engagement, with a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work.
• Some relevant experience, preferably in congregate care child and youth work.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues facing our clients.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Good administration 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 ability to drive agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Incorporate strengths-based relationship-based care and resilience in youth.
• Promote Youth and Family Engagement and equity.
• Assess mental health needs with trauma-informed approach.
• Provide direct, client care and supervision in the live-in program.
• Maintain client records in line with privacy policies.
• Complete administrative duties within required timeframes.
• Communicate program information effectively.
• Oversee agency finances and assets as needed.
• Maintain upkeep of the physical plant and property.
• Assist with meal preparation as required.
• Represent the Agency professionally with families and community partners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR

Understanding & Managing Aggressive?B

Education

University or College degree in Child & Youth Work / BSW

Job description

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is seeking an Awake Overnight Youth Worker to provide direct, supervised care in the Redwood Program’s live-in setting. Work hours include Friday overnight 12am-9am and Saturday night into Sunday morning, totaling 21 hours per week, in a CUPE-bargaining unit position.

The role focuses on youth wellbeing, safety, and engagement, with a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.