JS-U26-9 Youth Worker

About Us

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.

People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and social/team building opportunities. Springboard offers 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-U26-9

Number of vacancies: 1

Available:
Immediately

Hours/

Shifts:

You will work 30 hours weekly:

Sunday: 4pm – 11:30pm
Monday: 4pm – 11:30pm
Tuesday: 4pm – 11:30pm
Wednesday: 4pm – 11:30pm
Schedules are subject to operational needs.

Terry Fox House is a 24/7, live‑in program which provides services to young men involved in the youth justice system, who have been charged with an offense and ordered for either open custody or detention placements. The team provides education and employment support, life‑skills programming, and transitional planning that best supports individuals when they leave the program.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Youth Worker is responsible for maintaining a structured, trauma‑informed and safe setting for 24/7 coverage for the youth in our care, as aligned with ministry operational guidelines, as well as the daily educational needs of the youth, in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

The position involves shift work which entails 7‑day, 24‑hour coverage – flexibility to work on days, afternoons/evenings and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and beyond regular shifts as needed. Travel to other locations/communities due to programming is required.

• Youth Engagement & Direct Programming
  • Working closely with the Senior Counsellor and leadership team to support youth, including ensuring all youth records are current and complete.
  • Supporting with the tracking of youth needs such as clothing, hygiene items.
  • Supporting in ensuring all medical/dental/health appointments are arranged and tracked appropriately.
  • Support Senior Counsellor with case management, including completing Part 1 of the intake process for incoming youth.
  • Supporting in the secondary intake process for incoming youth, with Senior Counsellor support.
  • Scheduling, preparing, planning for, and co‑facilitating case management planning meetings with required members.
  • Supporting communication with parents/guardians, ally persons, resource persons, probation officer, etc.
  • Assisting with scheduling youth appointments and programming.
  • Attending court with youth.
  • Supporting youth with hygiene, life skills, social skills, and individualized planning.
  • Participating in the supervision, training, and developmental growth of new staff members, students and volunteers.
  • Helping youth and their families/supports reach their individual goals.
  • Fostering a safe and healthy work environment for the residence, youth, and staff as per policies, procedures and legislation; de‑escalating challenging behaviours and responding to crisis situations.
  • Ensuring all youth records are closed and stored according to licensing standards and program policy.
  • Preparing and pre‑cooking dinner following safe food handling protocols.
• Administration &…