Relief/Part-time Youth Worker Congregate Care (2026-418-YPS)

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

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is seeking a Relief/Part-time Youth Worker for the Withrow Program. You will provide direct, client care and supervision to youth in a congregate care setting, promoting engagement and a safe, inclusive environment.

Shift work is required on-site. Qualifications include a degree or diploma in Child & Youth Work or Social Work, strong communication, and relevant certifications (First Aid/CPR, Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour).

Qualifications

• University or college degree/diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work.
• Relevant experience in congregate care youth work preferred.
• Good communication, written and verbal, and teamwork skills.
• Strong administration and computer skills.
• Valid Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ontario G driver’s license or access to vehicle preferred.
• Completion of suicide prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate in your work a strengths-based, relationship-based philosophy of care and belief in youth resilience.
• Provide direct client care and supervision to clients in congregate care.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion and respect for diversity.
• Ensure safety and security of residents in the program.
• Liaise with families, professionals and the community.
• Complete documentation and reports as required.
• Participate in day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Shift work is required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Admin skills

Computer skills

Aggressive behaviour training

Education

Child & Youth Work degree/diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Relief/Part-time Youth Worker Congregate Care (2026-418-YPS)

Competition #2026-418-YPS Relief/Part-time Youth Worker Congregate Care (2026-418-YPS)

Employment Type: Part-Time/Relief, CUPE Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies)

Work Hours: Fluctuating Hours

Work Setting: Exclusively On-Site (Withrow Program - East Toronto)

Salary: $24.54/hour

Application Deadline: November 09,2026 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview - Youth Programs & Services, Withrow Program

Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited, non-profit agency serving youth (12 to 18 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.

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 a congregate care setting.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the program.
• Liaise with families, professionals and the community.
• 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.

Program Overview - TPYS, Withrow Program

Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited, non-profit agency serving youth (12 to 18 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.

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 a congregate care setting.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Ensure the safety and security of the residents in the program.
• Liaise with families, professionals and the community.
• 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.
• Some relevant experience, preferably in congregate care child and youth work.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues and challenges 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 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

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 [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.