Youth Worker (Congregate Care) - FT (2026-414-YPS)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services in East Toronto is seeking a Youth Worker (Congregate Care) for the Everett Program. This permanent full-time CUPE role features rotating hours (50/30 per week) and an on-site live-in program.

You will provide direct client care, supervision, and trauma-informed support to youth aged 12–18, work within a strengths-based framework, and collaborate with families, detention sites, and court system as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Child and Youth Work or Social Work is required.
• At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a live-in setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the live-in program.
• Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients.
• Promote Youth and Family Engagement and equity.

Skills

Live-in setting experience

Interpersonal & conflict resolution

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

University/College degree in Child and Youth Work or Social Work

Job description

Competition # 2026-414-YPS

Youth Worker (Congregate Care) - FT (2026-414-YPS)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, CUPE Bargaining Unit (1vacancy)

Work Hours: 30 or 50 hours per week (Rotating week 1 50 hours/week, week 2 30 hours/week)

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

Salary: $57,571.30

Application Deadline: November 06, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Who We Are

WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.

Program Overview – Youth Justice Program, Everett 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

• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationshipswith clientsthrough role modeling consistent with the Agency Mission, Vision andValues.
• Incorporate into your work a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care anda belief in the resilience of youth.
• Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the live-in program.
• Perform the duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Assess and understand client mental health needs through a developmental and traumainformed lens, offer and actualize methods of intervention not consideredpsychotherapy, in compliance with relevant legislation and the CRPO guidelinesregarding the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy which identify, limit and control themeans of psychotherapy techniques delivered through a therapeutic relationship.
• Ensure that client records are maintained as per agency standards and in accordancewith privacy policies and legislation.
• Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.
• Effectively utilize communication systems to convey client and program relatedinformation.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and fully participate in life skills and recreationalprogramming, where necessary.
• Maintain responsible oversight of agency finances and assets.
• Maintain adequate upkeep of the physical plant and property (interior and exterior).
• Assist with meal preparation as required.
• Assume the role of Student Placement Supervisor as required (as assigned by theSupervisor based on skill and experience level)
• Reconcile client medication for the program prior to supervisory signoff (as assigned bythe Supervisor based on skill and experience level).
• Liaise with other detention sites and the court system in order to support the leveldetermination process of all youth in the Greater Toronto Area remanded to adetention facility by the courts (as applicable).
• Place calls to determine bed availability across the system (as applicable).
• Assist in ensuring that all documentation and information related to level determinationis communicated to the supervisor in a timely manner (as applicable).
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner when dealing with families, externalprofessionals, general public and community partners.
• Participate actively in team meetings.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision sessions on a regular basis.
• Participate in all mandatory training provided by the Agency.
• Work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the AgencyHealth and Safety Manual.
• Work effectively and respectfully as a member of the team.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding Agency programs andprotocols
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring to the Team

• University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Work orequivalent
• At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a live-in setting

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
• Understanding of the complex issues facing our clients
• Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based
  relationship-based approach
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group
• Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful
  situations
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful
  and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification
• Valid UMAB certification
• Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training

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.

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