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Awake Overnight Youth Worker (YPS)

WoodGreen Community Services

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 51279 - 51279

Posted: 2 September 2026 (16 days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competition #YPS	*Awake Overnight Youth Worker (YPS)*
Employment Type:	Permanent Full TimeCUPE Bargaining Unit(1vacancy)
Work Hours:	40 hours/week (Monday - Friday 12am-8am)
Work Setting:	Exclusively On-Site (Withrow Program)
Salary:	$51279.44
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 to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons/persons of colour women/women identifying persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA persons and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.

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 traumainformed lens offer and actualize methods of intervention not consideredpsychotherapy in compliance with relevant legislation and the CRPO guidelinesregarding the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy which identify limit and control themeans 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 accordancewith privacy policies and legislation.
Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.
Effectively utilize communication systems to convey client and program relatedinformation.
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 externalprofessionals 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 drivers 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 of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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Required Experience:

Manager

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