JS-U25-65 Youth Worker

Overview

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CA $2,716.00/yr - CA $2,716.00/yr

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard's program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

Who We Are:

People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction, promote work/life balance and mental health supports, and encourage feedback through Town Halls and quarterly orientations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, permanent staff and a savings plan for all permanent positions.

Job Class:
Union
Department:
Justice Services

Location:

Toronto, ON - Downtown
Status:
Part-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $27.16 per hour
Vacancy Number: JS-U25-65
Number of vacancies: 1
Available:
Immediately
Hours/

Shifts:

You will work 22.5 hours weekly:
Thursday 4pm – 11:30pm;
Friday 4pm – 11:30pm;
Saturday 4pm – 11:30pm. Schedules are subject to operational needs.

Terry Fox House is a 24/7 live-in program providing services to young men involved in the youth justice system. The team offers education and employment support, life-skills programming, and transitional planning to support individuals as they leave the program. Reporting to the Supervisor, the Youth Worker maintains a structured, trauma-informed, and safe setting for 24/7 coverage and supports the daily educational needs of the youth in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

The position involves shift work with 7-day, 24-hour coverage and flexibility to work on days, afternoons/evenings, wake overnights, weekdays, weekends and beyond regular shifts as needed. Travel to other locations/communities is required.

APPLY:
Please submit cover letter and resume in one document. Employment requires satisfactory references and proof of education. The Final date to receive applications is January 6, 2026. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Springboard values diversity and is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

• Youth Engagement & Direct Programming: work with the Senior Counsellor and leadership to support youth; ensure youth records are current; track needs (clothing, hygiene items); arrange and track medical/dental/health appointments.
• Case management support: complete intake, assist with secondary intake, schedule and co-facilitate case management planning meetings, communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders, schedule youth appointments and programming, attend court with youth.
• Support for youth with hygiene, life skills, social skills, and individualized planning; supervise and train new staff, students, and volunteers; assist youth and families toward goals; maintain a safe residence environment; de-escalate crises; ensure records are closed and stored per licensing standards.
• Food preparation following safe handling protocols.

• Maintain timely and accurate notes and logs using case management software; perform related administrative tasks.
• Support reporting of statistics and program evaluation; write Serious Occurrence Reports as required; perform security checks and audit program logs.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and team activities; collaborate with team members; model the agency’s values and mission; undertake other responsibilities as assigned and participate in organizational initiatives.
• Report to funders and support program budget management; contribute to program objectives.

• Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social…