Support youth safety and well-being at WoodGreen’s exclusively onsite shelter program through direct care, supervision, and effective communication. This full time role serves residents.
The Youth Worker provides quality client care in a live-in program supporting adolescents and young adults. Responsibilities include facility operations, resident engagement, group programming, referrals, and accurate documentation. The approach is strengths-based and relationship-based, with attention to complex client issues.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise residents and support daily shelter operations
Maintain resident safety and well-being
Develop, implement, and evaluate group programming
Facilitate relevant community service referrals




Complete administrative duties within required timeframes
Requirements: Diploma or degree in a related field
At least one year supporting adolescents or homeless youth
Understanding of homeless and street-involved youth issues
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training
Use communication, supervision, group programming, and referral skills while supporting youth residents at WoodGreen’s shelter.

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📌 Youth Shelter Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 WoodGreen Community Services
📍 Ontario