Youth Shelter Care Specialist

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is seeking a Youth Worker (Shelter) to provide direct care and supervision in live-in programs, and to offer client-focused, strengths-based interventions. The role supports youth through mental health, housing, and employment services within a shelter setting.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a focus on safety, relationship-based care, and accurate record-keeping in SMIS. It requires dedication to equity and collaboration with the shelter team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is seeking a Youth Worker (Shelter) to provide direct care and supervision in live-in programs, and to offer client-focused, strengths-based interventions. The role supports youth through mental health, housing, and employment services within a shelter setting.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a focus on safety, relationship-based care, and accurate record-keeping in SMIS. It requires dedication to equity and collaboration with the shelter team.