Children are at the front and centre of what we do;

they are the foundationof our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Who we need

Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) is an evidence-based program that helps children and youth build emotional regulation, self-control, and problem-solving skills so they can make better choices and stay connected to school and community. SNAP Boys Youth Leadership Services supports youth ages 11 to 18 who have graduated from SNAP, offering ongoing programming focused on leadership, mentorship, employment readiness, school support, and family engagement.

Reporting to the SNAP Supervisor, we are hiring a Program Coordinator, SNAP Boys Youth Leadership to lead the day-to-day delivery of this impactful SNAP program component. You will create engaging experiences, build strong relationships with youth, families, and community partners, and coordinate support staff and volunteers to ensure the program runs smoothly and with purpose.



You will also spend 20% of your time providing support and case coordination for youth transitioning from the SNAP Youth Justice program aimed at successful reintegration and reducing the risk of further involvement with the justice system.

This is an existing on-site role working 28 hours per week at our 46 St. Clair Gardens location. To meet the needs of our clients, flexibility to travel to other GTA sites and work a minimum of two evenings a week is required.

What’s in it for you

Change lives, every day.

Create something that matters.

Lead with purpose and influence.

As our new Program Coordinator, SNAP Boys Youth Leadership, you will:

- Lead and organize program delivery. You will plan and deliver manual driven core SNAP YLS programming, including group facilitation, individual mentoring, SNAP-based counselling, family and school support, and employment readiness activities, ensuring responsive, culturally informed, and developmentally appropriate services for each participant.
- Coordinate SNAP service delivery. Under the guidance of the SNAP Supervisor, you will oversee daily program operations, including scheduling, staffing, and service flow, ensuring programming aligns with CDI’s mission and delivers consistent,



high-quality outcomes.
- Support youth justice program participants. You will work directly with youth transitioning from custody and collaborate with probation offices and community partners to support integration, respond to risk and safety needs, and reduce barriers to school, work, and community connection.
- Participate in CDI initiatives. You will support CDI’s Youth Engagement initiative, contribute to committees and site visits, and prepare updates, presentations, and outcome reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and support staff and volunteers. You will train, schedule, and mentor staff and volunteers, fostering a supportive, accountable, and skilled team workplace.
- Collaborate and foster relationships. You will build strong relationships with families, caregivers, schools, community agencies, and justice and health partners to support coordinated, integrated service delivery and active family engagement.
- Lead and model therapeutic practice. You will apply evidence-based SNAP interventions and contribute to program planning, quality improvement, evaluation, data-informed service delivery and measurement based care.
- Ensure compliance and administrative excellence. You will complete required documentation, manage program resources within budget, and ensure services meet legislative, accreditation, confidentiality, and workplace health and safety standards.

What you bring:
- Education and knowledge. You hold a CYW/CYC diploma or degree from an accredited post-secondary i

📌 Coordinator, Youth Leadership Program (Toronto)
🏢 Child Development Institute
📍 Toronto