Youth Justice Specialist

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada TNG Community Services Full time
Job Title: Youth Justice Specialist

**Job Summary:**

TNG Community Services is seeking a highly skilled Youth Justice Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide services to youth who have come into contact with the youth criminal justice system, providing intake, support, and the implementation of appropriate sanctions and measures, and the fulfilment of legislated reporting requirements.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Plan, implement, and supervise the daily operations of TNG's Youth Criminal Justice programs, including intake and assessment, and follow-up with Probation Services referral sources, relevant agencies, and/or caregivers.
  • Actively support participants and their families in the Youth Criminal Justice programs through systems navigation, advocacy, and/or court support.
  • Respond to incidents or threats of youth violence occurring, and be available throughout evenings and weekends for on-call conflict coaching, de-escalation, emergency planning, and determining options.
  • Provide warm referral pathways for youth to help meet identified needs, including internal referrals through integrated services and/or external referrals to support complex needs presented.
  • Identify, develop, and implement violence prevention strategies that meet the goals and objectives of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, with special regard to participation in Pre and Post-charge diversion programs.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with Probation Officers, EJM Coordinators, Court Officials, Toronto District School Board, and community partners.
  • Apply Youth Justice expertise to support other violence prevention initiatives (house-wide or externally) which include, Integrative Services, Restorative Justice, and Conflict Mediation.

**Requirements:**

  • W. or BA in a related field and two years' experience in case management, placement, and support of young persons involved in the Criminal Justice System, or a combined equivalent of education and experience.
  • Recent knowledge of and experience working within the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
  • Specialization in young men's engagement strategies.
  • Knowledge of Toronto's Neighbourhood Improvement areas, with particular experience in the North West communities of Toronto.
  • Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with relevant youth community resources in Toronto.
  • Proven training and experience in conflict prevention strategies, mediation, and stress management an asset.
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency in MS Office programs.

**About TNG Community Services:**

TNG Community Services is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services, and St. Stephen's Community House. We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and to nurturing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all.



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