Youth Worker Residential Program, Toronto

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada HealthOPM Full time $43,984 - $50,362 per year


This position is ideal for Child and Youth Workers (CYC/CYW) or related professionals with at least one year of experience supporting youth with complex needs, such as trauma, substance use, homelessness, or mental-health challenges. Based in Toronto, Ontario, these permanent residential positions include both full-time overnight and part-time weekend shifts, with competitive hourly rates of $21.15 to $24.63 or annual salaries of $43,984 tot $51,220, depending on schedule and experience.

You'll provide overnight and weekend supervision, emotional support, and crisis response in a trauma-informed live-in treatment environment serving female youth aged 12 to 17 who are survivors of exploitation or trafficking.

About the Opportunity

HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit organization that delivers specialized residential and treatment programs for youth facing complex behavioural and emotional challenges.

As a Youth Worker, youll help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment while implementing trauma-informed practices and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote healing and stability for residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overnight and/or weekend supervision ensuring client safety and well-being
  • Conduct regular room checks and respond to crises using trauma-informed approaches

  • Support youth requiring assistance or emotional regulation during shifts

  • Document incidents, observations, and shift reports accurately and on time

  • Maintain cleanliness and prepare program spaces for daily transitions

  • Collaborate with day staff and management to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Service Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Minimum one year of experience supporting youth with trauma, substance use, or mental-health challenges
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and anti-oppressive practices

  • Strong communication, documentation, and de-escalation skills

  • Ability to remain awake and alert during overnight shifts when scheduled
Assets

  • Experience in a live-in or residential treatment setting

  • Certification in First Aid/CPR and Crisis Prevention/Intervention

  • Familiarity with gender-based violence and youth-protection systems

  • Fluency in another language (asset)

Why Apply Through HealthOPM
  • Access to exclusive permanent roles with reputable community organizations
  • Streamlined hiring process and recruiter support every step of the way
  • Opportunities for career growth within youth mental-health and trauma-informed care

  • Meaningful work supporting youth recovery and empowerment

About HealthOPM

HealthOPM connects qualified professionals with trusted healthcare and community employers across Canada. We specialize in permanent and temporary recruitment for healthcare, residential, and community-based programs.

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Hiring Youth Workers in Toronto for full-time overnight and part-time weekend roles within a residential treatment program for youth survivors of trauma.


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