Child & Youth Worker – Supporting Sexually Exploited Youth in Toronto
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Job Summary
HealthOPM is partnering with a Toronto-based non-profit organization to recruit experienced Child and Youth Care professionals to support adolescents impacted by sexual exploitation gender-based violence and complex trauma.
This program provides 24-hour residential care for youth ages 1217 and operates within a structured trauma-informed treatment model. Opportunities are available across day evening and awake overnight schedules depending on operational needs and candidate experience.
Role Summary
Practitioners in this program play a critical role in maintaining safety consistency and therapeutic structure for youth navigating significant emotional behavioural and psychosocial challenges.
While some team members focus on direct care engagement and programming others contribute through awake overnight supervision and program continuity ensuring a safe and supportive environment at all times.
Location: North York Toronto
Compensation: $21.15 $32.47 per hour
Status: Full-Time & Casual Opportunities
Preferred Assets
- Experience in residential treatment or youth shelter programs
- Professional or lived experience supporting survivors of sexual exploitation or GBV
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Crisis prevention de-escalation or intervention training
- Multilingual abilities
Core Duties
Based on assigned shifts responsibilities may include:
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Providing consistent trauma-informed supervision and care within a residential setting
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Supporting youth with emotional regulation routines and daily living skills
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Reinforcing individualized treatment goals and evidence-informed interventions
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Completing shift documentation safety checks and program-related records
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Participating in team communication and care coordination processes
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Conducting overnight monitoring wellness checks and site supervision as required
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Supporting general household readiness and operational needs of the program
Required Qualifications
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Diploma or degree in Child & Youth Care (CYW/CYC) or a closely related discipline
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At least one (1) year of experience supporting youth with complex needs including exposure to:
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Sexual exploitation and/or gender-based violence
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Trauma homelessness substance use or high-risk youth populations
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Residential care shelters group homes or similar environments
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Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and relational care approaches
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Strong boundaries emotional awareness and professional self-care practices
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Familiarity with crisis intervention principles
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Commitment to equity-informed anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Broad Record Police Check (BRC)
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Police check results are reviewed in relation to role responsibilities; findings do not result in automatic disqualification
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Why Join
This role is well-suited to practitioners who are grounded reflective and experienced in high-acuity youth work and who are motivated by contributing to a program that prioritizes safety dignity and long-term healing for vulnerable young people.
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
