Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-337-YPS)

Competition #2026-337-YPS	Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-337-YPS)
Employment Type:	Permanent Full Time, CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 vacancy)
Work Hours:	40 hours/week (Monday - Friday 12am-8am)
Work Setting:	Exclusively On-Site (Withrow Program)
Salary:	$51,279.44
Application Deadline:	September 14, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Who We Are
WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our  communities.  A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.
Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.Program Overview: Youth Programs & Services - Withrow Program
WoodGreen Community Services and Turning Point Youth Services have officially integrated. This development brings together two trusted organizations with decades of experience supporting vulnerable youth across East Toronto.

By uniting under one organization, WoodGreen Community Services is building a stronger, more coordinated network of support for young people aged 12 to 24. The integration allows us to offer a broader range of services, streamline referrals, and create a more seamless experience for youth and families navigating complex challenges.

What You Will Do

• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationships 
  with clients through role modeling consistent with the Agency Mission, Vision and 
  Values.
• Incorporate into your work a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and 
  a belief in the resilience of youth.
• Promote and integrate Youth and Family Engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Assess and understand client mental health needs through a developmental and trauma informed lens, offer and actualize methods of intervention not considered psychotherapy, in compliance with relevant legislation and the CRPO guidelines regarding the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy which identify, limit and control the means of psychotherapy techniques delivered through a therapeutic relationship.
• Provide direct, client care and supervision to clients in the live-in program.
• Ensure that client records are maintained as per agency standards and in accordance with privacy policies and legislation.
• Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.
• Effectively utilize communication systems to convey client and program related information.
• Maintain responsible oversight of agency finances and assets.
• Maintain adequate upkeep of the physical plant and property (interior and exterior).
• Assist with meal preparation as required.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner when dealing with families, external professionals, general public and community partners.
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring to the Team

University or College degree and/or diploma in Child & Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work. Some relevant experience, preferably in congregate care child and youth work.    Demonstrated understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing our clients. Good communication skills – verbal and written Good administration and computer skills. Able to work well as part of a team Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification. Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training. Ontario G driver’s license, and comfort driving agency vehicle, considered an asset.

What Will Set You Apart

Demonstrated experience in the youth justice sector considered an asset.   Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strength-based relationship-based approach. Sensitivity to, and ability to work with, a diverse client and staff group. Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice and work from a client-centered, anti-racism, harm reduction, and trauma informed approach is required. Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinants of health. Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities, including ethno-cultural and religious groups, LGBTQSS+ youth and youth adults, those impacted by poverty and those involved in youth justice. This is a collective bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 3501

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [email protected] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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