Child & Youth Worker Jobs in Toronto
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Job Summary
This opportunity is well-suited for Child and Youth Workers (CYC/CYW) and related youth-support professionals who have a minimum of one year of experience working with young people facing complex needs such as trauma substance use housing instability and mental-health concerns. These permanent residential positions located in Toronto include both overnight full-time roles and weekend part-time shifts offering hourly wages between $21.15 and $24.63 or annual salaries ranging from $43984 to $51220 depending on schedule and experience.
In this role you will provide overnight or weekend supervision emotional support and crisis intervention within a trauma-informed live-in treatment environment for female youth ages 1217 who have experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking.
About the Program
HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit agency operating a specialized 24/7 residential treatment program for youth who have experienced severe trauma and require structured consistent support.
As a Child & Youth Worker you will contribute to a stable and healing environment using trauma-informed approaches and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support youth safety emotional regulation and day-to-day functioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent supervision during scheduled overnight or weekend shifts
- Conduct safety and room checks; respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations
- Offer emotional support grounding techniques and regulated care when youth are distressed
- Complete clear accurate documentation including shift notes and incident reports
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Support daily program routines and prepare spaces for the next shift
- Coordinate with daytime teams to ensure continuity and consistency of care
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care Social Services Psychology or related discipline
- At least one year of experience supporting youth with trauma or complex needs
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice harm reduction and anti-oppressive care
- Skilled in crisis de-escalation communication and maintaining professional boundaries
- Ability to remain awake alert and attentive throughout overnight shifts (where applicable)
Assets
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Previous work in residential group home or shelter settings
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Training in CPR/First Aid CPI or similar crisis-intervention models
- Experience working with youth impacted by gender-based violence or exploitation
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Additional languages (including ASL) considered an asset
Why Work Through HealthOPM
- Opportunities to join established community organizations doing meaningful work
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Fast supportive hiring process with recruiter guidance throughout
- Professional growth within youth mental health and trauma-focused services
- Make a real impact in the lives of youth seeking safety healing and stability
About HealthOPM
HealthOPM connects qualified staff with healthcare and community-based employers across Canada. We specialize in residential clinical community health and mental-health recruitment for permanent and temporary positions.
Hiring Child & Youth Workers in Toronto for overnight and weekend roles in a trauma-informed residential treatment program for youth survivors.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
