Youth Program Worker [Internal Opportunity]

• Positions Available: 1
• Department : Youth Services
• Location : On Site (Youth Centre, 70 Richmond E)
• Position Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $59,160

Closing Date : Friday , November 6 at 5:00 p.m.

About the Role

As a Youth Program Worker , you will be responsible for:

Plan and facilitate culturally relevant programs and activities that promote holistic wellness and meaningful youth engagement.

Provide individualized support through short-term goal planning, crisis intervention, and navigation of housing, employment, education, and food security resources

Develop and implement outreach strategies, promotional materials, and engagement initiatives that increase awareness of programs and connect youth to available services.

Collaborate with community partners to strengthen service delivery, improve program accessibility, and reduce barriers experienced by youth.

Coordinate access to basic needs supports, including food, hygiene products, and clothing, and manage daily food program operations.

Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive drop-in environment and respond effectively to crisis situations and safety concerns.

Your Competencies

People-Focused : Approaches work with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Collaboration : Works well with others, actively looks for opportunities to collaborate, builds trust, and contributes to collective goals.

Integrity : Communicates honestly and effectively, follows through on commitments, and takes appropriate responsibility for outcomes.

Growth & Learning : Demonstrates curiosity, openness to feedback, and commitment to personal and professional development.

Respectful & Affirming Practice (IDEA ): Respects and validates diverse identities and experiences, acts with fairness, and contributes to safe, inclusive spaces.

Required Credentials

Post-secondary education in social services, social sciences or humanities (or equivalent experience).

Experience working with youth and/or in mental health and addictions services.

Experience facilitating culturally relevant programming using anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks.

Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth (asset).

Mental Health, CPR/First Aid and CPI training (asset).

Why Work with Us?

Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work—with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.

What We Need

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays as required by the Drop-In and House programs.

This is an onsite position requiring travel to various community-based settings as needed.

How to Apply

AI will not be used in screening or selection; it may be used for notetaking during interviews.

Accommodations are available upon request—please contact our Culture & Equity team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.