Child & Youth Worker Jobs in Toronto

This opportunity is well-suited for Child and Youth Workers (CYC/CYW) and related youth-support professionals who have a minimum of one year of experience working with young people facing complex needs such as trauma, substance use, housing instability, and mental-health concerns. These permanent residential positions, located in Toronto, include both overnight full-time roles and weekend part-time shifts, offering hourly wages between $21.15 and $24.63, or annual salaries ranging from $43,984 to $51,220, depending on schedule and experience.

In this role, you will provide overnight or weekend supervision, emotional support, and crisis intervention within a trauma-informed live-in treatment environment for female youth ages 1217 who have experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking.

About the Program

HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit agency operating a specialized 24/7 residential treatment program for youth who have experienced severe trauma and require structured, consistent support.

As a Child & Youth Worker, you will contribute to a stable and healing environment, using trauma-informed approaches and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support youth safety, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent supervision during scheduled overnight or weekend shifts
• Conduct safety and room checks; respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations
• Offer emotional support, grounding techniques, and regulated care when youth are distressed
• Complete clear, accurate documentation including shift notes and incident reports

• Support daily program routines and prepare spaces for the next shift

• Coordinate with daytime teams to ensure continuity and consistency of care

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Services, Psychology, or related discipline
• At least one year of experience supporting youth with trauma or complex needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive care
• Skilled in crisis de-escalation, communication, and maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout overnight shifts (where applicable)

Assets

• Previous work in residential, group home, or shelter settings

• Training in CPR/First Aid, CPI, or similar crisis-intervention models

• Experience working with youth impacted by gender-based violence or exploitation

• Additional languages (including ASL) considered an asset

Why Work Through HealthOPM

• Opportunities to join established community organizations doing meaningful work

• Fast, supportive hiring process with recruiter guidance throughout

• Professional growth within youth mental health and trauma-focused services
• Make a real impact in the lives of youth seeking safety, healing, and stability

About HealthOPM

HealthOPM connects qualified staff with healthcare and community-based employers across Canada. We specialize in residential, clinical, community health, and mental-health recruitment for permanent and temporary positions.

Hiring Child & Youth Workers in Toronto for overnight and weekend roles in a trauma-informed residential treatment program for youth survivors.