Current jobs related to Youth Community Worker, Black Youth in STEM - Toronto ON - Skills for Change

  • Youth Support Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Central Toronto Youth Services Full time

    **Youth Support Worker** **Relationship Skills for Violence Prevention (RSVP) with Youth Justice Program**s **Contract (2 years) Full Time, 35 hours a week** **OPSEU Bargaining Unit Position with full benefits** Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre with a range of services and programs for youth and...

  • Youth Support Worker

    4 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Central Toronto Youth Services Full time

    **School-based Outreach Program/Group Work Program** **Youth Support Worker** Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a community-based Children’s Mental Health Centre committed to responding to the needs of young people, their families, and the youth-serving community. We provide innovative approaches to the care of youth through advocacy, research,...

  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Kennedy House Youth Services Full time

    **How to apply****: For consideration, qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a **cover letter** and** resume** **to the Human Resources Manager. **Kennedy House** Attention: Human Resources Manager 10 Milner Business Court, Suite #404 Scarborough, ON M1B 3C6 **Position Summary**: **Youth Worker “YW” (Unionized)** **Compensation: as per CBA...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services is actively seeking Youth Workers for our Shelter program on a Part-Time/Relief basis. The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a...

  • Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services is actively seeking Youth Workers for our Shelter program on a Part-Time/Relief basis. The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services is actively seeking Youth Workers for our Shelter program on a Part-Time/Relief basis. The Shelter is a 35-bed emergency residential facility for male youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The Shelter provides a safe, secure environment where the residents have access to housing help, employment search, supportive counseling and a...


  • Toronto, Canada Here4You child and youth services Full time

    Job Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child and Youth, Direct Support Worker (DSW) or Community support worker (CSW) to join our team. This role involves providing care and support to children and youth in need, ensuring their well-being and development. Here4You Child and Youth Services Inc. is a dedicated agency that provides high...


  • Toronto, Canada Gentle Family Youth Services Full time

    **Child and Youth Worker** Gentle Family Youth Services Inc. Toronto ON $20 an hour - Part-time, Casual **Job details** **Salary** $20 an hour **Job type** Part-time Casual **Qualifications** - DCS / DEC (required) - Class G Licence (required) **Full Job Description** Gentle Family Youth Services Inc. is a certified staffing support agency...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada CTO Child and Youth Educational Services Full time

    **Youth Outreach Worker** **Full Time Contract** CTO (Challenging The Outcome) Child and Youth Educational Services is a non-profit organization supporting children, youth and families in Downtown Toronto. We advocate for children, youth and their families who experience challenges in Ontario’s Public Education System with respect to social determinants...

  • Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us as a Youth Worker in our live-in treatment/congregate care...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to join us as a Youth Worker in our live-in treatment/congregate care...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us as a Youth Worker in our live-in treatment/congregate care...


  • Toronto, Canada Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service Full time

    **About us** Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service is a small business in Toronto, ON M4J 3E2. Our goal is to provide comprehensive community-based social service to at-risk young people and families from across the City of Toronto. Our services include long-term individual and family counselling and therapy, advocacy, life skills training, and providing...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us as Youth Workers in both of our live-in treatment/congregate care...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us as a Youth Worker in one of our live-in treatment/congregate care...

  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join us in 2 Youth Worker positions in our live-in treatment/congregate...


  • Toronto, Canada Horizons for Youth Full time

    **Application Deadline: Until Filled** Horizons for Youth provide a range of high-quality services for youth. Our services are provided in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values flexibility, accessibility and responsiveness. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2-4 YOUTH CARE WORKER - Relief Must be willing to work all shifts: including overnights 11pm-9am The...

  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking 3 qualified and dedicated staff members to join 3 of our youth programs (live-in treatment, transitional housing,...

  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking a qualified and dedicated staff member to join our mental health treatment program as an Awake Overnight Youth...

  • Youth Worker

    3 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Turning Point Youth Services Full time

    Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-faceted and dynamic agency Accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario, is committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking 2 qualified and dedicated staff members to join our youth live-in treatment program as well as our transitional...

Youth Community Worker, Black Youth in STEM

4 months ago


Toronto ON, Canada Skills for Change Full time

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Youth Community Worker, Black Youth in STEM DEPARTMENT: Black Community Access Programming COMPANY: Skills for Change LOCATION: 65 Overlea Blvd., Suite 260, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1 REPORTS TO: Manager, Black Community Access Program CONTRACT TYPE: Contract Full Time (Unionized) HOURS: 35 hours per week (Monday- Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours) PAY RATE: $26.00 START DATE: Immediately END DATE: March 28, 2025 COMPANY: Located on the traditional territories of the Mississauga of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, Skills for Change (SfC) is working towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for Innovation, our organization is committed to reducing poverty, improve mental health, eliminating gender-based violence, building community, eradicating systemic racism, and settling and creating sustainable communities for all immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities. Start your career with SfC and join our 40 year history of creating innovative programming to build welcoming and equitable communities. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: With over 42 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit with a province wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. Skills for Change provides multi-sited employment, job skills, career exploration through mentoring and entrepreneurship, job development, mental health and wellness, language and settlement programs and services throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas. PROGRAM NATURE AND SCOPE: The Black Youth in STEM Program is designed to provide comprehensive support to Black youth in Toronto and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas (GTAH) interested in pursuing careers in STEM. This program offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and skill development in STEM disciplines while addressing systemic barriers, including anti-Black racism, faced by Black youth in accessing STEM education and careers. The ideal candidate has: ● Knowledge about Greater Toronto’s Black ∕African-diasporic communities including LGBTQi2S+ and the issues facing members of those communities. ● Knowledge/understanding of and sensitivity to issues of concern to Black immigrants and refugees. ● Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices and Anti-Black Racism frameworks. ● Experience working on a project related to the Black community. ● We encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black or identify with the African diaspora. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: ● The Black Youth in STEM Program, focusing on engaging Black youth aged 14-18 in STEM activities. ● Support BCAP leadership in organizational and administrative matters related to the day-to-day project activities including planning, execution, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and closure. ● Review the current curriculum and collaborate with the BCAP leadership team on any revisions or new concepts. ● Conduct intake sessions to assess the unique needs of Black Youth and the Black community. ● Follow and implement a thorough data collection process that accounts for the differen demographics and level of needs. ● Engage with the parents and guardians of Black Youth and ensure all consent forms have been signed and collected. Regularly communicate essential information with them and be mindful of any considerations raised regarding the Black Youth. ● Notify BCAP leadership if special accommodation is required. ● Develop comprehensive program schedules, ensuring workshops and events are well coordinated and meet program objectives. ● Maintain a robust data infrastructure to track program metrics, participant demographics, and program effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. ● Support and deliver project status reports to BCAP leadership, describing delivered and upcoming project activities, progress towards targets, issues, risks, and mitigation measures. ● Lead workshops designed to inspire and educate Black youth, with flexibility accommodating evening and weekend schedules to maximize accessibility. ● Regularly communicate important updates to the youth and their parents/guardians and ensure that they have been properly equipped with the information and resources they need to successfully complete the program. ● Coordinate and accompany program participants on field trips to offsite and educational institutions, providing valuable hands-on learning experiences. ● Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for Black youth by promoting their interest and participation through mentorship and guidance. ● Engage with community agencies and prospective clients ages 14-18, youth to promote the Black Youth in STEM Program and raise awareness about upcoming cohorts. ● Coordinate peer mentorship activities and networking sessions to foster a supportive community for Black youth in STEM and other underrepresented occupations. ● Provide other types of support at the request of the leadership team. SECONDARY DUTIES ● Participate and assist in the organization, marketing, and promotion of various events such as Black Youth in STEM engagement, mentoring, networking sessions, special events etc. ● Conduct outreach in the community to promote Black Youth in STEM Program and other programs. ● Liaise with other SfC departments to ensure smooth delivery and coordination of services to clients. ● Maintain positive professional relationships and communication links with public and other relevant community resources. ● Participate in the agency distribution, collection, and analysis of participant surveys and other evaluation and tracking procedures. ● Provide feedback to the program manager on the effectiveness of service delivery and present solutions to enhance services. ● Handle additional tasks as required by the Manager, Black Community Access Program. ● Participate in all meetings as required. SKILLS, EDUCATION & ATTRIBUTES: ● Post-Secondary degree in social work and/or credentials as a Social Worker, Community (Support) Worker, or Career Counsellor is preferred, but the organization will be interested in any candidates with relevant experience, or any transferrable skills that could be repurposed for the role. ● Sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of issues and barriers faced by Black youth, LGBTQ+2 youth and those representing the Black diaspora. ● Strong team player in fast-paced environments, used to organize, prioritize and support multiple projects simultaneously. ● Strong all-round communication skills especially writing, editing and proofreading, and the ability to summarize complex research information in clear, non-specialist language for a wide range of communication formats. ● Creative thinker with problem solving skills and strong orientation to project results and outcomes. ● Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. Professional manner, tact, and diplomacy in all internal and external communications. ● Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. ● Experience using social media for outreach and marketing purposes. ● Strong expertise in using collaborative tools such as Zoom, Slack, Microsoft TEAMS. ● Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and other Office 365 products. Ability to deliver PowerPoint presentations ● Knowledge of Salesforce is an asset, but on-the-job training is acceptable. ● Position requires travel; car is an asset PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: hr@skillsforchange.org Skills for Change provides learning and training opportunities for immigrants, refugees and equity seeking groups to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community to persons with disabilities to newcomers to Canada (including refugees) to Indigenous peoples to members of a visible minority to children or youth to seniors to the LGBTQ2 community. Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted