Child & Youth Worker Jobs in Toronto

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada HealthOPM Full time

This opportunity is well-suited for Child and Youth Workers (CYC/CYW) and related youth-support professionals who have a minimum of one year of experience working with young people facing complex needs such as trauma, substance use, housing instability, and mental-health concerns. These permanent residential positions, located in Toronto, include both overnight full-time roles and weekend part-time shifts, offering hourly wages between $21.15 and $24.63, or annual salaries ranging from $43,984 to $51,220, depending on schedule and experience. In this role, you will provide overnight or weekend supervision, emotional support, and crisis intervention within a trauma-informed live-in treatment environment for female youth ages 1217 who have experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking. About the Program HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit agency operating a specialized 24/7 residential treatment program for youth who have experienced severe trauma and require structured, consistent support. As a Child & Youth Worker, you will contribute to a stable and healing environment, using trauma-informed approaches and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support youth safety, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent supervision during scheduled overnight or weekend shiftsConduct safety and room checks; respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situationsOffer emotional support, grounding techniques, and regulated care when youth are distressedComplete clear, accurate documentation including shift notes and incident reports Support daily program routines and prepare spaces for the next shiftCoordinate with daytime teams to ensure continuity and consistency of care Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Services, Psychology, or related disciplineAt least one year of experience supporting youth with trauma or complex needsKnowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive careSkilled in crisis de-escalation, communication, and maintaining professional boundariesAbility to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight shifts (where applicable) Assets Previous work in residential, group home, or shelter settings Training in CPR/First Aid, CPI, or similar crisis-intervention modelsExperience working with youth impacted by gender-based violence or exploitation Additional languages (including ASL) considered an asset Why Work Through HealthOPM Opportunities to join established community organizations doing meaningful work Fast, supportive hiring process with recruiter guidance throughoutProfessional growth within youth mental health and trauma-focused servicesMake a real impact in the lives of youth seeking safety, healing, and stability About HealthOPM HealthOPM connects qualified staff with healthcare and community-based employers across Canada. We specialize in residential, clinical, community health, and mental-health recruitment for permanent and temporary positions. Hiring Child & Youth Workers in Toronto for overnight and weekend roles in a trauma-informed residential treatment program for youth survivors.

  • Child & Youth Worker Jobs in Toronto

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada HealthOPM Full time

    This opportunity is well-suited for Child and Youth Workers (CYC/CYW) and related youth-support professionals who have a minimum of one year of experience working with young people facing complex needs such as trauma, substance use, housing instability, and mental-health concerns. These permanent residential positions, located in Toronto, include both...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time

    **Requisition number** OCR00015 **Job Category** Support Staff **Posting Start Date** Feb 17, 2025 **Posting End Date** Dec 31, 2025 **Location** All TDSB Locations **Geographic Location** Toronto **Panel Type** - Not Applicable **Working at the TDSB**: Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means...

  • Child and Youth Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Canada Gentle Family Youth Services Full time

    **Child and Youth Worker** Gentle Family Youth Services Inc. Toronto ON $19 an hour - Part-time, Casual, Freelance **Job details** **Salary** $19 an hour **Job type** Full-time Part-time Casual Freelance **Qualifications** - DCS / DEC (required) - Class G Licence (required) **Full Job Description** Gentle Family Youth Services Inc. is a...

  • Youth Support Worker

    7 days 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...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, MC E Canada Toronto East Health Network Full time

    OVERVIEWThe Child & Youth Worker (CYW) in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Service works with the multidisciplinary team to provide behavioural counselling, support, assessment and safety plans for patients, families and or support networks. They work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementation and evaluation...

  • Child & Youth Worker (Contract)

    3 days 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 two qualified and dedicated individuals to join us in 12-month contract position as Child & Youth...

  • Youth Support Worker, Issp

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Canada Central Toronto Youth Services Full time

    **Youth Support Worker, ISSP** Permanent Full-time, 35 hours a week (1.0 FTE); OPSEU Bargaining Unit Reporting to: Manager, Client Services Youth Justice Location: 65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto **WHO WE ARE**: Central Toronto Youth Services is an award winning non-for-profit community-based accredited Children’s Mental Health organization...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    17 hours ago

    Toronto, Ontario, MC E Canada Toronto East Health Network Full time

    OVERVIEWThe Child and Youth Worker (CYW) in the Maternal Newborn & Child Health Services works with the multidisciplinary team to provide behavioural counselling, support, assessment and safety plans for patients in the Eating Disorders Day Treatment "At Home" Program, their families and/or support networks. The CYW and teacher will work in tandem to...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    2 weeks 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 their families in downtown Toronto. We advocate for children and youth who have challenges in Ontario’s Public Education System with respect to social determinants of health. We...

  • Child & Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Jewish Family & Child Full time

    -Full-Time (10-month role Sept-June); 40 hours per weekSalary: $72,000- $85,000 Based on Experience**About The Agency** Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention,...