Manager, Youth Wellness Hubs

Position Type –
Full-time contract until January 2027

Hours of Work per week –
35 hours

Salary range:
 
$79,422 to $92,488 per annum

Benefits:
 We offer generous group employee benefits which includes:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick days)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Access to employee perks and discounts

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services ("Strides Toronto") Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto's Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including
Help Ahead
and the
HOPE Strategy
across Toronto and
One Stop Talk
/
Parlons Maintenant
and the
Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program
across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an existing vacancy for a full-time contract Manager, Youth Wellness Hubs Toronto East (YWHO TE). The Manager, YWHO TE is responsible for the day-to-day operation and high-quality service delivery of the designated Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario through direct and indirect supervision of a multidisciplinary team of staff and service providers.

The Manager, YWHO TE is also responsible for engaging and having oversight of partner agency sub-contracted staff who work within our integrated service delivery model, as well as collaborating on the development and management of new and existing partner and stakeholder relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide individual/ group clinical and non-clinical supervision to Clinical and Non-clinical staff.
• Provide operational oversight of the program to ensure excellent service delivery that supports the integrated youth services model and stepped care in accordance with the Youth Wellness Hub model.
• Create and maintain formal and informal partnerships to enhance wraparound support for the clients that access Youth Wellness Hubs.
• Maintaining safety and managing risk for the client and the organization.
• Recruiting and retaining qualified skilled staff to deliver high quality mental health services to clients and families.
• Develop, enhance, innovate, and implement the organization's Youth Wellness Hub programming to ensure high quality service delivery to the community that meets legislation requirements, accreditation standards, and ministry expectations.

THE "MUST HAVES"

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Master of Social Work, Counselling/ Mental Health, Psychology, or other related discipline.
• Member in good standing with an acceptable regulatory body to practice and supervise psychotherapy (e.g., OCSWSSW and/or CRPO).
• 3 years experience providing community-based direct service including program planning and implementation.
• 3 years of supervision experience.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE 'NICE TO HAVES'

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, 
the successful candidate must
 
complete or obtain the
 following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model .
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is
January 21, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.