About this role
ABOUT US
Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard?s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.
WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.
We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and social/team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, a savings plan for all permanent positions
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Class
Union
Department
Justice Services
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Full-Time, Contract until December 31,2026 with the possibility of extension until February 28,2027
Pay Rate
$28.26 per hour
Vacancy Number
JS-U26-57
Number of vacancies
1
Available
Immediately
Hours/Shifts
- Tuesday/Wednesday 3:30-11:30pm
- Thursday/Friday 3-11pm
- Saturday 7am-3pm
- Sunday/Monday -Off
Schedules are subject to operational needs.
Terry Fox House is a 24/7, live-in program which provides services to young men involved in the youth justice system, who have been charged with an offense and ordered for either open custody or detention placements. The team provide education and employment support, life-skills programming, and transitional planning which best supports individuals when they leave the program.
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Youth Worker is responsible for maintaining a structured, trauma-informed and safe setting for 24/7 coverage for the youth in our care, as aligned with ministry operational guidelines, as well as the daily educational needs of the youth, in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.
The position involves shift work which entails 7-day, 24-hour coverage ? flexibility to work on days, afternoon/evenings and wake overnights, weekdays, weekends and beyond regular shifts as needed. Travel to other locations/communities due to programming is required.
Requirements
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Youth Engagement & Direct Programming
- Working closely with the Senior Counsellor and leadership team to support youth, including:
- Ensuring all youth records are current and complete
- Supporting with the tracking of youth needs such as clothing, hygiene items
- Supporting in ensuring all medical/dental/health appointments are arranged and tracked appropriately
- Support Senior Counsellor with case management, including:
- Completing Part 1 of the intake process for incoming youth
- Support in the secondary intake process for incoming youth, with Senior Counsellor support
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