JS-U25-34 Youth & Education Worker - Terry Fox House

• Working closely with the Senior Counsellor and leadership team to support youth, including:

• Support youth with hygiene, life skills, social skills, and individualized planning
• Develop and administer education based, client-centered plans. Participate in on-going program planning and development
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Toronto District School Board (TDSB) staff and partners at the school site
• Attend the school daily with youth to provide behavioural support and to meet their educational goals
• Participate in the supervision, training, and developmental growth of new staff members, students and volunteers
• Assist youth and their families/supports in reaching their individual goals
• Foster a safe and healthy work environment for the residence, youth, and the staff as per policies, procedures and the legislation. Deal with crisis situations to de-escalate challenging behaviours
• Ensuring all youth records are closed and stored according to licensing standards and program policy.
• Prepare and pre-cook dinner following safe food handling protocols

• Maintain timely and accurate notes and logs using case management and other software, as well as other administrative tasks, as per our program model and policies
• Support in the reporting of statistics and other notes as needed, to support in the program evaluation or other special projects, as assigned
• Writing Serious Occurrence Reports Level 2s as required; with support from program leadership and Senior Counsellor as needed
• Perform security calls, house checks and document as per policy
• Auditing of program logs
• Actively participate in individual and team meetings, supervisory meetings, planning sessions, case management meetings, and designated trainings
• Work effectively with other members of the team
• Modeling the agency’s philosophy and mission statement, as well as the program’s Values and Beliefs at all times
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned
• Participate in strategic planning and other organizational initiatives and committees as required
• Regular reporting to funders, internal accounting, and fiscal management of the program budget
• Execute other responsibilities as necessary to achieve the objectives and deliverables of the program
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned

• Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work. Related education will be considered.
• Minimum one year experience working with youth who have experienced trauma in their lives from a trauma-informed framework
• Demonstrated experience in isis 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
• Valid G driver’s license
• A strong understanding of the systemic barriers that young people face and how this may impact youth and their own experiences
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Effective understanding and use of technology, including Microsoft Office applications

• Understanding of relevant legislation and institutional policies (including the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Education Act, Safe Schools Act)
• Experience working within a licensed residential setting considered an asset
• Knowledge of the social service agencies operating in Toronto and a willingness to broaden knowledge with respect to clients coming from outside of our geographic location
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, CPI, ASIST
• Case management experience and experience in a live-in program are preferred
• Experience working within a licensed residential setting considered an asset

• Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive organization that values people and impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.
• Access to training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• A dynamic team environment focused on learning, growth, and making a difference.
• Active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities.

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