Connect youth with essential services through outreach, crisis intervention, and resource navigation at the onsite Youth Centre, 70 Richmond E. This full-time position is permanent.
As a Youth Program Worker, you will build awareness of available programs and connect youth to support. Responsibilities include individualized goal planning, culturally relevant activities, community partnerships, and basic needs coordination. You will also respond to safety concerns and help sustain an inclusive drop-in environment.
Key Responsibilities: Create outreach strategies, promotional materials, and engagement initiatives
Navigate housing, employment, education, and food resources
Facilitate culturally relevant programs promoting holistic wellness




Collaborate with partners to improve access and reduce barriers
Respond effectively to crises and safety concerns
Requirements: Education in social services, social sciences, humanities, or equivalent
Youth or mental health and addictions service experience
Culturally relevant facilitation experience with trauma-informed frameworks
Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth is an asset
Adaptable schedule, including evenings, weekends, overnights, holidays
Use compassionate outreach, crisis support, and partnership-building skills to connect youth with accessible, culturally relevant services.

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📌 Youth Outreach and Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Friends of Ruby
📍 Ontario