Yorktown Family Services - Violence Against Women Services provides a safe, supportive environment for women and children living in abusive relationships.

Yorktown Family

Services - Violence Against Women Services operates a 30-bed shelter for abused women and children and provides related community programs, namely the Transitional Housing and Support Program and the Women and Communities Against Violence (WACAV) Program, which assists women fleeing abuse who remain in the community and the Here to Help program which is a support group program for children witnessing violence and their mothers.

Yorktown Family Services - Violence Against Women Services provides emergency shelter and crisis support for women and children fleeing abuse. We offer counselling, referrals, a 24-hour crisis line, court escort, advocacy and assistance with housing, welfare, immigration, medical and legal services, children’s programs, early intervention for child witnesses of woman abuse, transitional support for women living in the community as well as those leaving the shelter.

Primary Function:

The Child Advocate Worker will provide counselling and support with children and youth who have witnessed violence. The candidate will assist with intake responsibilities, providing flexible services, and establishing programs to children and youth as they establish violence free lives.

Responsibilities:

· Provide counselling and support to children and youth residing at the shelter

· Plan and facilitate recreational, developmental, and educational activities for children

· Deliver individual and group programming focused on life skills, homework support, recreation, arts, and crafts

· Provide childcare during women’s programs, resident meetings, and respite for mothers as required

· Model positive and respectful behavior for children and youth

· Facilitate parenting and support programming for mothers,



including the COPE Parenting Program

· Assist mothers in accessing childcare, school registration, and community services

· Conduct outreach and public education on the impact of violence against women, as required

· Complete required documentation in client database and administrative duties

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Work Diploma or related field, from an accredited institution

· Minimum of two years experience working with children and youth affected by violence against women.

· Able to build positive, supportive relationships with children and youth

· Apply strong crisis intervention, assessment, and therapeutic intervention skills, particularly with child witnesses of violence

· Comprehensive knowledge of violence against women and its impact on women and children

· Knowledge of community resources related to child development, child welfare, childcare, healthcare, education, custody, and access

· Strong documentation and case management skills

· Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, as required

· Obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire

Reports to: Manager of Shelter Client Services

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one document to [email protected] by October 16th, 2026. Please quote “Competition #: 2026-VAWS05– Child Advocate Worker” in the subject line.





Yorktown values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to equity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

The Ontario Human Rights Code makes an exception for nepotism and anti-nepotism policies. Section 24(1)(d) of the Code specifically permits employers to grant or withhold employment or advancement in employment to someone who is the spouse, child or parent of the employee. All job applicants will be requested to disclose if any relative is a current employee of Yorktown.

Family Services. As per Yorktown’s Nepotism Policy 2.9, job applicants will be asked to disclose family members in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Yorktown Family Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $62,972.15 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- In office parking
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (REQUIRED)
- Have you ever been convicted for a crime for which a pardon has not been granted? (REQUIRED)
- Are you associated with any of our staff? (REQUIRED)
- Would you be willing to complete a vulnerable sector check upon hire? (REQUIRED)
- Do you have a bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Work, or related field , from an accredited institution? (REQUIRED)
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth affected by violence against women? (REQUIRED)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Advocate Worker (Toronto)
🏢 Yorktown Family Services
📍 Toronto