JS-U26-8 Youth Worker PTP

We are seeking a Youth Worker to join our team at Terry Fox House, a 24/7 live-in program providing services to young men involved in the youth justice system. The successful candidate will maintain a structured, trauma-informed and safe setting for the youth in our care, supporting their daily educational needs and reporting to the Supervisor. The position involves shift work, including 7-day, 24-hour coverage, and requires flexibility to work on days, afternoon/evenings and wake overnights, weekdays, weekends and beyond regular shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Diploma in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work
• Minimum one year experience working with youth who have experienced trauma in their lives from a trauma-informed framework
• Demonstrated experience in crisis prevention and intervention
• Direct experience engaging with diverse populations and an ability to apply a culturally responsive lens to all interactions, including program implementation and capacity-building with young people

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff
• Savings plan for all permanent positions