Relief Child and Youth Worker

13 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Kinnect Support Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Job Title: Shelter Support – Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) to join our shelter team in Toronto. In this role, you will provide direct support and supervision to youth in a shelter setting, ensuring their safety, dignity, and personal growth. The ideal candidate is someone with experience working with at-risk and homeless youth and is committed to supporting positive change in their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide supervision and care to residents within the shelter environment.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents at all times.
  • Accurately document case notes and complete data entry in the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS).
  • Support residents in developing and implementing individualized case plans in line with the City of Toronto Shelter Standards.
  • Connect youth with appropriate community-based services and resources.
  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate group programming for shelter residents.
  • Complete administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field (e.g., CYCP, CYC, BSW, SSW).
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth or adolescents in a residential, transitional, or shelter setting.
  • Understanding of the issues affecting homeless and street-involved youth, including trauma, mental health, substance use, and systemic barriers.
  • Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle conflict and crisis situations with professionalism, patience, and sound judgment.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills.

Requirements:

  • Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Valid UMAB and CPI certifications.
  • Completion of suicide prevention and intervention training (as per Shelter Standards).
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination (minimum 2 doses with a Health Canada approved vaccine).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

Education:

  • DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • (UMAB) Understand & Managing Aggressive Behavior's (required)
  • (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (required)
  • (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (required)

Work Location: In person

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