Contract Hourly (Until July 30 2026) CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)
Work Hours:
40 hours/week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm)
Work Setting:
Exclusively On-Site (Everett Program)
Salary:
$27.68/hour
Application Deadline:
June 11 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: Turning Point - Everett Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited non-profit agency serving youth (12 to 18 years of age) and their families in the east end of Toronto. Turning Points mission is to empower youth to make positive change an to accomplish this it offers a continuum of services for youth and their families with a focus on mental health housing/sheltering and youth justice. Turning Point Youth Services and WoodGreen Community Services announced on July 2 2024 the integration of the two organizations. The combination of these two agencies will enable a more effective and integrated approach to the provision of comprehensive support services for youth in the GTA.
This specialized position offers participating students who are current clients of the Agency or community clients the opportunity to learn in a safe structured environment that includes therapeutic care and support. The eventual goal is to further academic progress. The Education Worker provides direct quality care to the students assists in the classroom and liaises with schoolboard staff and other external agency staff. The staff filling this position must have the ability to assist children and youth with their academic needs. Where needed the Education Worker will be required to transport youth to and from the live-in program. The Education Worker will be required to work shift work during school holiday periods in the live-in program.
What You Will Do
Incorporate in your work a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
Provide therapeutic interventions to facilitate change and help ensure success within the classroom and education system.
Develop and monitor educational and behavioural goal plans for clients
Facilitate admission and integration of students into mainstream schools.
Develop implement evaluate and fully participate in life skills and recreational programming.
Transport clients between the live-in program and the school program.
Ensure that administrative duties and client records are completed within required timeframes.
Assume the role of a congregate care program Youth Worker during school holiday periods.
Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring to the Team
University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work
At least three years relevant work experience preferably in a congregate care and/or an educational setting.
Understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing our clients.
Able to work effectively independently and as part of multiple teams.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
Effective program and group facilitation skills.
Strong administrative organizational and computer skills.
Valid Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification.
Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
Valid G Drivers License with clear and approved drivers abstract.
What Will Set You Apart
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
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Required Experience:
Manager
Competition #YPSTPYS - Education Worker (YPS)Employment Type:Contract Hourly (Until July 30 2026) CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours:40 hours/week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm)Work Setting:Exclusively On-Site (Everett Program)Salary:$27.68/hourApplication Deadline:June 11 2026 by 11:59 pmWho ...
Competition #YPS
TPYS - Education Worker (YPS)
Employment Type:
Contract Hourly (Until July 30 2026) CUPE Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)
Work Hours:
40 hours/week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm)
Work Setting:
Exclusively On-Site (Everett Program)
Salary:
$27.68/hour
Application Deadline:
June 11 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: Turning Point - Everett Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) is an accredited non-profit agency serving youth (12 to 18 years of age) and their families in the east end of Toronto. Turning Points mission is to empower youth to make positive change an to accomplish this it offers a continuum of services for youth and their families with a focus on mental health housing/sheltering and youth justice. Turning Point Youth Services and WoodGreen Community Services announced on July 2 2024 the integration of the two organizations. The combination of these two agencies will enable a more effective and integrated approach to the provision of comprehensive support services for youth in the GTA.
This specialized position offers participating students who are current clients of the Agency or community clients the opportunity to learn in a safe structured environment that includes therapeutic care and support. The eventual goal is to further academic progress. The Education Worker provides direct quality care to the students assists in the classroom and liaises with schoolboard staff and other external agency staff. The staff filling this position must have the ability to assist children and youth with their academic needs. Where needed the Education Worker will be required to transport youth to and from the live-in program. The Education Worker will be required to work shift work during school holiday periods in the live-in program.
What You Will Do
Incorporate in your work a strengths-based relationship-based philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
Provide therapeutic interventions to facilitate change and help ensure success within the classroom and education system.
Develop and monitor educational and behavioural goal plans for clients
Facilitate admission and integration of students into mainstream schools.
Develop implement evaluate and fully participate in life skills and recreational programming.
Transport clients between the live-in program and the school program.
Ensure that administrative duties and client records are completed within required timeframes.
Assume the role of a congregate care program Youth Worker during school holiday periods.
Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring to the Team
University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work and/or Bachelor of Social Work
At least three years relevant work experience preferably in a congregate care and/or an educational setting.
Understanding of the complex issues and challenges facing our clients.
Able to work effectively independently and as part of multiple teams.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
Effective program and group facilitation skills.
Strong administrative organizational and computer skills.
Valid Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification.
Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
Valid G Drivers License with clear and approved drivers abstract.
What Will Set You Apart
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
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