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.

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