Youth Program Worker [Internal Opportunity]

Friends of Ruby; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of Ruby in Toronto is seeking a Youth Program Worker to plan and run culturally relevant programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ and diverse youth, fostering holistic wellness and meaningful engagement. This full-time, on-site role at the Youth Centre involves supporting youth through goal setting, crisis intervention, and connecting them to housing, education, and food resources.

You will collaborate with partners to expand access, maintain a safe drop-in space, and respond to safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with youth and mental health/addictions services.
• Experience facilitating culturally relevant programs using anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI training are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate culturally relevant programs and activities promoting wellness and youth engagement.
• Provide individualized support through short-term goal planning, crisis intervention, and navigation to housing, employment, education and food resources.
• Develop outreach strategies and materials to promote programs and connect youth to services.
• Collaborate with community partners to improve accessibility and reduce barriers.
• Coordinate access to basic needs supports and manage daily food program operations.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive drop-in environment and respond to crises.

Skills

People-Focused

Collaboration

Integrity

Growth & Learning

Respectful & Affining Practice

Education

Post-secondary education in social services

Experience with youth and mental health/addictions services

Experience with anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks

Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth

CPR/First Aid and CPI training

Job description

Positions Available: 1 Department: Youth Services
Location: On Site (Youth Centre, 70 Richmond E)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $59,160

Closing Date: Friday, November 6 at 5:00 p.m.

About the Role

As a Youth Program Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Plan and facilitate culturally relevant programs and activities that promote holistic wellness and meaningful youth engagement.
• Provide individualized support through short-term goal planning, crisis intervention, and navigation of housing, employment, education, and food security resources
• Develop and implement outreach strategies, promotional materials, and engagement initiatives that increase awareness of programs and connect youth to available services.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen service delivery, improve program accessibility, and reduce barriers experienced by youth.
• Coordinate access to basic needs supports, including food, hygiene products, and clothing, and manage daily food program operations.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive drop-in environment and respond effectively to crisis situations and safety concerns.

Your Competencies

People-Focused: Approaches work with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Collaboration: Works well with others, actively looks for opportunities to collaborate, builds trust, and contributes to collective goals.

Integrity: Communicates honestly and effectively, follows through on commitments, and takes appropriate responsibility for outcomes.

Growth & Learning: Demonstrates curiosity, openness to feedback, and commitment to personal and professional development.

Respectful & Affining Practice (IDEA): Respects and validates diverse identities and experiences, acts with fairness, and contributes to safe, inclusive spaces.

Required Credentials

• Post-secondary education in social services, social sciences or humanities (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with youth and/or in mental health and addictions services.
• Experience facilitating culturally relevant programming using anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks.
• Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth (asset).
• Mental Health, CPR/First Aid and CPI training (asset).

Why Work with Us?

Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work—with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.

What We Need

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays as required by the Drop-In and House programs.
• This is an onsite position requiring travel to various community-based settings as needed.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.