Competition #2026-334-YPS | Youth Worker (Shelter) - FT (2026-334-YPS) || Employment Type: | Full Time, CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 vacancy) || Work Hours: | 40 hours/week || Work Setting: | Exclusively Onsite (Shelter program) || Salary: | $55,956.22 || Application Deadline: | September 08, 2026by 11:59 pm |Who We AreWoodGreen is a team of diverse and creative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. Visit www.Woodgreen.Org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.Program Overview – Youth Programs & Services, Youth Shelter & HousingThe primary responsibility for a Youth Worker is to provide direct, quality client care and supervision to clients in live-in programs, and to provide client-focused and strengths-based relationship-based interventions. From mental health and housing to employment and youth justice supports, WoodGreen now provides a more robust continuum of care, all under one umbrella. Together, we are better positioned to ensure youth needs are being MET: through Mental health,



Employment, and Transitional supports.What You Will DoProvide care and supervision to residents in the shelterEnsure the safety and well-being of the residents in the facilityComplete reports, documentation and data entry as needed, ensuring that client records are accurately recorded inthe Shelter Management Information System (SMIS)Ensure that administrative duties are completed within the required timeframesSupport youth in the development of case plans (as per City of Toronto Shelter Standards) and provide ongoing casemanagementFacilitate relevant referrals for residents to community-based servicesDevelop, implement and evaluate group programming for residentsParticipate in the daily operation of the facilityComplete all additional duties as assignedWhat You Bring to the TeamDiploma or degree in a related field (i.E.; BSW, CYW, SSW, etc.)Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents or homeless youth, preferably in a shelter settingDemonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adultsWhat Will Set You ApartUnderstanding of the complex issues facing our clientsSound knowledge of the issues facing homeless and street-involved youth,



as well as community resourcesAppreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approachSensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff groupAbility to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and stressful situationsAbility to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophyExcellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsExcellent communication skills – verbal and writtenStrong administrative and organizational skillsGood computer skillsValid First Aid/CPR certificationValid UMAB certificationCompletion of required suicide prevention and intervention training as per Shelter StandardsFull vaccination (minimum 2 doses) against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine seriesAvailability for shift work required. This is a collective bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 3501WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [email protected] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.This public job posting uses AI-powered tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

📌 Youth Worker (Toronto)
🏢 WoodGreen Community Services
📍 Toronto