TPYS Awake Overnight Youth Worker; -YPS

Position: TPYS Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-234-YPS )
Job Details   Competition #:

-YPS

Title:

TPYS Awake Overnight Youth Worker
-YPS)

Employment Type:

Contract, Hourly (Ending: June
30, 2026)
Bargaining Unit: CUPE Local
3501 Wood Green (1 vacancy)

Work Hours:

21hours/week (Fri: 12am‑9am, Sat: 11:30pm‑11:30am)
Work Setting:
Exclusively Onsite (106 Redwood Avenue)
Salary: $24.54per hour
Final date to receive applications:
June
12, 2026, 11:59p.m.
Program Overview  Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited, non‑profit agency serving youth aged 12 to 24 and their families in the east end of Toronto. TPYS offers a continuum of services focused on mental health, housing/sheltering, and youth justice to empower youth to make positive change.
Responsibilities   Promote a safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
Apply a strengths‑based, relationship‑based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
Create an inclusive environment that promotes equity and respects diversity.
Assess and understand client mental health needs through a developmental and trauma‑informed lens.
Provide direct client care and supervision to clients in the live‑in program.
Maintain client records as per agency standards and privacy legislation.
Complete administrative duties within required time frames.
Use communication systems to convey client and programme information.
Oversee agency finances and assets responsibly.
Maintain the upkeep of the physical plant and property.
Assist with meal preparation as required.
Represent the agency professionally when dealing with families, external professionals, the public, and community partners.
Participate actively in team meetings and ongoing training and supervision sessions.
Complete all mandatory training provided by the agency.
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, occupational health and safety regulations, and the Health and Safety Manual.
Work as a respectful and effective team member.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding agency programs and protocols.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications   University or college degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work or a Bachelor of Social Work.
Relevant experience, preferably in congregate care child and youth work.
Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues facing clients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good administration and computer skills.
Team‑work ability.
Valid Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification.
Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
Ontario G driver’s licence and comfort driving agency vehicle (asset).
What Will Set You Apart   Experience in the youth justice sector (asset).
Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths‑based, relationship‑based approach.
Sensitivity to, and ability to work with, a diverse client and staff group.
Ability to demonstrate an anti‑oppression approach, working from a client‑centered, anti‑racism, harm reduction, and trauma‑informed practice.
Knowledge of issues affecting marginalised communities, policies, legislation, and programmes related to social determinants of health.
Experience working with diverse and marginalised communities, including ethno‑cultural and religious groups, LGBTQ+ youth, youth adults, those impacted by poverty, and those involved in youth justice.
Equal Opportunity Statement  We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free selection process and work environment. This collective bargaining unit position is under CUPE Local
3501 Wood Green. If contacted about an employment opportunity, please inform our People & Culture representatives of any accommodation measures required; information received regarding accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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