Youth Skills & Work Mentor

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Youth Skills and Work Mentor (Short-Term Contract)

Employment Type: Contract, Part-time (May 4, 2025 to August 31, 2026)

Department: Youth Program

Location: 74 Firvalley Court, Scarborough

Organization: Warden Woods Community Centre

About Us

Warden Woods Community Centre is a neighbourhood centre, empowering neighbours to work together to meet local challenges and create shared approaches to building community. We have been working collaboratively to support the needs and interests of local communities in Southwest Scarborough since 1970. As a multi-service charitable organization, we provide essential supports like assisted living, daycare and meal programs, while also supporting caring, compassionate, just and interdependent community life for all. Learn more wardenwoods.com.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Youth Skills & Work Supervisor, (or designate), the Youth Skills & Work Mentor will support the delivery of youth programming focused on skill-building and work readiness for youth aged 15+. This temporary, short-term contract role will support operational peaks and increased service demands during the spring and summer programming period. The Youth Mentor will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports youth in working toward their personal and professional goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and implement skill-building and work readiness activities reflecting the needs and interests of local youth (e.g., resume support, job search strategies, interview preparation, employment resources, self-employment and entrepreneurship, communication skills, etc.).
• Support the design and facilitation of workshops and group activities that prompt leadership, teamwork, self-awareness, and goal-setting, independence, accountability, etc.).
• Provide one-on-one support to youth as needed, including guidance on employment and personal development goals.
• Support youth engagement through outreach, relationship-building, and consistent program presence.
• Assist with program planning, evaluation, and reporting as part of the Youth Program team.
• Support youth-centred activities that contribute to an inclusive, engaged, and harmonious environment for youth.
• Support crisis prevention, de-escalation, and emergency response using a trauma-informed approach.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure daily opening and closing procedures of designated youth program spaces, and appropriate upkeep of facilities (clean, tidy, attractive, protected from misuse/theft, etc.).
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and community events as required.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration, contribute with enthusiasm to WWCC initiatives, and embody the values of Warden Woods as part of our unique communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience working directly with youth in a community setting.
• Experience facilitating youth programs focused on employment, skills development, and leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of barriers facing youth within Warden Woods and how to apply a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to plan and facilitate group activities and support youth engagement in a respectful and inclusive way.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to build rapport with youth.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Understanding of equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practices.
• Knowledge of community life in Southwest Scarborough is an asset.
• Education or training in Social Work, Community Development, Employment/Career Development, or a related field is an asset.
• Standard First Aid & CPR C Certificate and Food Handler’s Certification are an asset.
• A clear Criminal Reference Check is a condition of employment.

Compensation and Hours of Work:

• Employment type: Contract, Part-time
• Contract ending August 31, 2026
• Hours: Up to 30 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 5-hour shifts between 10 AM and 9 PM, weekends as needed (subject to change as per program requirements)
• Hourly Rate: $22.58
• Work Location: in-person at 74 Firvalley Court, Scarborough

Application Instructions:

WWCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from Black and racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups. Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require at any stage of the recruitment process.

A criminal background check is required prior to commencing.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter via email to careers@wardenwoods.com with “Youth Skills and Work Mentor” in the subject line, no later than April 24, 2026.