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

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services is seeking a Part-time Youth Worker for its Youth Justice Program, located in Toronto. The role involves supporting young males facing mental health challenges and preventing criminal justice system involvement through direct care and supervision. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational background and experience in youth care, emphasizing strengths-based approaches and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Some relevant experience in congregate care child and youth work.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex issues facing clients.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and supervision in a congregate care setting.
• Ensure the safety and security of the residents.
• Complete required documentation and participate in facility operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

TPYS Relief / Parttime Youth Worker Congregate Care (2025287YPS)

Employment Type :

Work Setting : Exclusively OnSite

Salary : 23.82 / hour

Application Deadline :

May 272025by 11 : 59 pm

Program Overview Youth Justice Program

Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited nonprofit agency serving youth (12 to 24 years of age) and their families in the east end of Toronto. Turning Points 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 a 6bed gender specific structured livein 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. PartTime / Relief Youth Workers support the clients with their daily needs including programming and household requirements. This program is staffed by at least two Youth Workers at all times.

What You Will Do

• Incorporate in your work a strengthsbased relationshipbased 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 daytoday 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 drivers 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 strengthbased relationshipbased approach.
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
• Ability to demonstrate an antioppression approach to practice and work from a clientcentered antiracism 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 ethnocultural 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 barrierfree selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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