Student Family Advocate

1652 Keele St. Suite 108 Toronto, Ontario, M6M 3W3 | (416)-653-3311 | foryouth.ca

External Job Posting POSITION TITLE: Student Family Advocate DETAILS: 4 Month Full-Time Contract (with possibility of renewal) REPORTS TO: Manager, FYI on Keele & Community Engagement SALARY: 50, 000 yearly CLOSING DATE: November 3rd, 2025 START DATE: ASAP

Position Summary

Funded by the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan, the Student Family Advocate (SFA) will design,

develop and deliver highly targeted, community-based and culturally relevant advocacy supports

tailored to the needs of Black students and their families. The SFA will provide advocacy supports and

1 on 1 Case Management, social programming, and community education sessions benefitting Black

youth ages 13-25 and their families, including newcomers and those experiencing poverty, in Toronto’s

York South-Weston and Oakwood-Vaughan communities. The long-term goals of the SFA program are

to:

1. Create conditions for Black student success: Black students, families and communities have positive and collaborative relationships with schools/education systems. Schools/education systems are informed by and responsive to the needs of Black students, families and communities, and identify and address systemic barriers to their achievement, equity and well-being.

2. Address outcomes disparities: Black students are better supported and see increases in educational achievement and attainment/retention, including successful transitions.

This will be done by carrying out the following objectives: improving the experience of Black high school aged youth, and Black youth transitioning into postsecondary education and connecting youth to specialized services (including employment support, legal support, and educational support).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Program Coordination

● Contribute to the development and maintenance of program logic models and implementation

plans to achieve the goals of the SFA program with an understanding of the barriers youth face

and their evolving needs

● Develop and facilitate group programs and educational workshops for youth,

families/caregivers, community members and educators committed to enhancing Black

student success

● Support FYI colleagues to supervise drop-in activities, programs and events to connect with

potential clients

1652 Keele St. Suite 108 Toronto, Ontario, M6M 3W3 | (416)-653-3311 | foryouth.ca

● Collaborate with the Youth Outreach Worker to develop and conduct outreach in the

community to connect with youth and parents/caregivers who will benefit from your programs

and services

● Collaborate with the Youth and Community Engagement Worker to identify volunteer and

leadership opportunities to engage youth and community

Case Management

● Work collaboratively with all program staff to develop effective service delivery plans that

ensure that youth have access to programs, services and opportunities

● Support internal and external referral processes for clients

● Manage a caseload of 30-40 active youth clients and provide periodic one-on-one sessions that

focus on developing and achieving client goals

Administrative Duties

● Collect the necessary documentation required in serving newcomer clients

● Maintain comprehensive client files and case notes utilizing FYI’s database system, tools and

procedures

● Support training and on-boarding of program support staff

● Provide periodic reporting updates to supervisor through Progress Update meetings and via

Monthly Reports

● Document work with youth and partners using organizational database

● Support the evaluation of the program by conducting interviews, focus groups, surveys, and

other data collection methods as needed

● Other administrative duties as required

Required Experience (2 years minimum): Education:

The minimum level of education required is a community college diploma in human services and

social studies related education (e.g. social work, child and youth worker, community work,

psychology, etc).

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience:

● Coordinating services in community centres and/or in different program spaces

● Developing and maintaining organizational partnerships

● Case Management and overseeing a client caseload

● Coordinating programs around

● Organizational development work, particularly with young people in a non-profit context

● Working from an outcome-based/evidence-based programming model

● Demonstrated ability to work in culturally diverse communities, with a particular understanding

of the challenges facing youth from economically and culturally marginalized communities

● Understanding of community based, youth-led and youth-serving work, common models of

service provision, and functions of nonprofit organizational structures.

1652 Keele St. Suite 108 Toronto, Ontario, M6M 3W3 | (416)-653-3311 | foryouth.ca

Core Competencies

● Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

● Initiative and commitment to continuous learning

● Established a high degree of good judgment, professional manner, empathy, and strong

understanding and application of principles

● Acceptance and use of constructive criticism for personal and professional growth

● Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and community

● Capacity to work positively in a team environment

Expected Job Outcomes

The position has an overall impact on accomplishing FYI’s mission to support Black, racialized,

and newcomer youth in York South-Weston and Oakwood-Vaughan as they prepare for the future with

the resources and mentorship they need to thrive.

Physical Requirements

● None

Equipment Used

● Experience and knowledge of using regular office equipment including computers, photocopiers, printers, projector, fax, etc.

Working Relationship

● Works under the supervision of the Manager, FYI on Keele & Community Engagement

● Will work with and support colleagues, including placement students, to complete tasks.

● The position interacts with staff, supervisors, managers, volunteers of FYI, the general public,

partner organizations, corporate partners, and other organizations.

Condition of Employment

• As this position involves working directly with youth and other vulnerable populations, the successful candidate must complete and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to the start date.

1652 Keele St. Suite 108 Toronto, Ontario, M6M 3W3 | (416)-653-3311 | foryouth.ca

Working Condition

● Hours of work: Works regular hours from 10:30AM - 6:30PM with some requirement to work

extended hours and weekends.

● Location: Works from FYI, 1652 Keele Street or 504 Oakwood, and may be required to work

from other locations based on funders or programs changing requirements.

How to Apply

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references in one MS Word or PDF document no later than Friday, October 31 by 11:59PM with the subject line Student and Family Advocate to

hr@foryouth.ca

For Youth Initiative is committed to employment equity. We encourage residents of York-South Weston, Oakwood-Vaughan, and surrounding communities as well as anyone who identifies as a person with a

disability, as Black, racialized, newcomer, refugee, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ or Francophone to apply and self-identify.

If accommodation is required during the hiring process, please advise at the time of application, or contact the Manager, HR & Administration. If you are selected, you will receive the Manager, HR &

Administration’s contact info.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

mailto:hr@foryouth.ca