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Social Worker 
Full-Time 1 Year Contract Starting January 2026 

 
The York School is a co-ed, independent school in midtown Toronto that offers the International 
Baccalaureate (IB) from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We’re proud to be at the forefront of 
education excellence, attracting curious learners who thrive in belonging to an inclusive 
community of high performance. 
 
We’re seeking a globally minded professional who’s fueled by curiosity, inspired by innovation and 
energized by collaboration to join our dynamic community of educators, staff, students, parents 
and alumni. 
 
JOB PURPOSE 
As a key member of the Student Wellbeing team, the Social Worker will work with students and 
their families within our Middle School division, with the objective of optimizing their overall 
wellbeing at school. Reporting to the Associate Head, Wellbeing, the Social Worker will have a 
comprehensive understanding of the psychosocial needs of young children, and will support 
students and families in addressing the social, behavioural, and emotional factors which impact a 
student's overall school experience. 
 
This role follows a 10âmonth work schedule aligned with the academic year, working from 
late August to late June each year and is off during the summer. 
 
Given the dynamic and collaborative nature of our school environment, this role is an on-campus 
position requiring to be on-campus five days a week. Candidates should be prepared to 
contribute actively to this in-person, community-focused environment. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

â Consultation with students, parents and faculty; provide guidance and assistance in 
support of the psychosocial health and well-being of students 

â Provide individual, group and family counselling 
â Conduct assessments of students’ needs 
â Support the enhancement of partnerships with community agencies and outside 

professionals to ensure optimal support for students and the school community; liaise 
with community agencies as required 

â Provide crisis intervention services 
â Develop and facilitate groups for students 
â Establish a visible and approachable presence in the Middle School community 
â Participate in team meetings and regular planning regarding individual case management 

and school-wide programs 
â Manage and maintain student records and caseload ensuring services are integrated and 

seamless 
â Understand, and practice in accordance with, federal, provincial, and local laws, statutes, 

and/or policies that relate to students and families; such as, child protection/child abuse, 
special education, attendance, education rights and privacy 

â Participate in The York School events, and contribute to the health and wellbeing within 
the community 


 
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

â Masters degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and membership in good standing with the 
Ontario College of Social Workers 

â Minimum 5 years’ experience, including experience working in an educational and clinical 
settings with children 

â Knowledge of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, The Child and Family 
Services Act, Education Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Mental Health Act 

â Ability to identify, assess and respond to sensitive and confidential student and 
community issues 

â Proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, 
contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture 

â Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 
â Strong ability to engage collaboratively with students, parents, and staff, prioritizing a 

service-oriented approach by ensuring professionalism, respect, and responsiveness in 
all interactions 

â Demonstrated ability to respectfully manage high conflict, challenging situations 
â Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing 

priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment 
â Proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment, with expertise in 

Google Workspace considered an asset 
 
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES 
At The York School, we seek individuals who demonstrate the following core and role-specific 
competencies: 
 
Core Competencies 

â Flexibility &amp; Adaptability 
â Breadth of Contribution 
â Relationship Focused 
â Service Orientation 
â Communication &amp; Collaboration 
â Inclusivity 
â Integrity &amp; Trust 

 
Administrative Competencies: 

â Technical Expertise in Area of Discipline 
 
WORKING REQUIREMENTS 

â The York School Campus, Toronto 
â Occasional evening and overnight trips required 

 
WHAT WE OFFER 
The target hiring range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 per year, based on skills, 
qualifications, and relevant experience. This hiring range reflects the role’s schedule aligned with 
the academic year (working late August to late June), and is based on 10 months of work 
annually. 
 


 
Within the Greater Toronto Area, The York School ranks among the top CIS Ontario Schools for 
compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental coverage that is 
effective on your first day of employment. 
 
You’ll enjoy professional development opportunities that support your career growth, and will be 
welcomed by a community that values relationships and is dedicated to wellbeing and belonging. 
Learn more about the benefits of working at The York School. 
 
THE YORK SCHOOLS’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND 
ACCESSIBILITY 
The York School embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible 
workplace. We actively encourage applicants from all equity seeking groups. Our goal is to 
attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds so our 
community will benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. 
 
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible recruitment and employment practices 
in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you 
require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make it known 
when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. 
 
VACANCY TYPE 
This posting is for an existing vacancy to backfill a maternity leave, beginning in January 2026. 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here by submitting their application online. 
Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2025 and will continue on an ongoing basis until 
the position is filled. 
 
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will need to provide a current criminal 
record check with vulnerable sector screening from the police jurisdiction in which they reside. 
 
We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be 
contacted. 

<a href="https://www.yorkschool.com/about-us/come-work-with-us" target="_blank">https://www.yorkschool.com/about-us/come-work-with-us</a>
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<ul>	<li>This posting is for an existing vacancy to backfill a maternity leave, beginning in January 2026. </li>
</ul>

The York School

Social Worker

Extend-A-Family Toronto is recruiting for a Coordinator. &nbsp;The position is 35 hours a week. &nbsp; The position is a one year contract with possibility of extension. &nbsp;At Extend-A-Family, in partnership with families and community, we build a life of belonging for children and youth with developmental disabilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;We focus on their unique gifts and contributions to facilitate friendships, community connections and valued social roles.&nbsp; Our vision is that all people, including children and youth with developmental disabilities, have full and meaningful lives as welcomed and contributing members of their neighbourhoods and broader society.&nbsp;A coordinator’s role is to help young people and their families navigate everyday opportunities to be involved in their neighbourhood school and local communities, and in relationship with other valued citizens.&nbsp; This is achieved by:<ul><li>Listening to the young person and their family to learn of their capacities, interests, resources, hopes, struggles and more.</li><li>Listening and encouraging families to identify their vision for a good life with and for their young person with developmental disabilities.</li><li>Encouraging the leadership capacities of all family members.</li><li>Celebrating the contributions of young people with developmental disabilities.</li><li>Sharing information,&nbsp;guidance, support and learning opportunities with families, both individually and in small groups.</li><li>Creating opportunities for friendships in the community through building on shared interests, direct invitations, and/or assistance to build support networks.</li><li>Encouraging and supporting families to promote and craft ordinary family and community social roles for all their family members.</li><li>Introducing and exploring neighbourhood and community opportunities with family members.</li><li>Following along relationship journeys, supporting when needed.</li></ul>While this is a hybrid position, between Extend-A-Family office, home office, and community, the coordinator must be able to spend a significant amount of time connecting directly with young people and their families in family homes, community, and schools.&nbsp;In order to effectively do this work the coordinator must spend the time getting to know the young person and their family and this is best done through direct in person engagement.&nbsp; &nbsp;A sincere desire to connect with young people is a requirement. &nbsp; The ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and the occasional weekend is required in order to accommodate youth and family schedules.&nbsp;The coordinator must have the ability to travel across Toronto to meet in family homes, schools, and in community locations.&nbsp; &nbsp;A car would be an asset.&nbsp;A clear Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check and positive employment references are required.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meet with young people and their families regularly to get to know the young person’s interests and gifts</li><li>Assist families in identifying and developing positive roles for their loved one in their community .</li><li>Assist families in accessing appropriate community opportunities, resources, and supports.</li><li>Facilitate groups, networks, support circles, and friendship circles.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate with families, schools, employers, and community groups in regard to support and in assisting the family to advocate.&nbsp;</li><li>Foster public awareness of the gifts and contributions that people with disabilities bring to the community.</li><li>Maintain up to date family files, always ensuring confidentiality&nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience spending time with youth with developmental disabilities in inclusive, non-segregated settings</li><li>Experience in supporting young people and their families navigating issues through an inclusive, integrated, and role enhancing lens and in true partnership with families</li><li>An understanding of the wounds that often occur for people with disabilities and their families and a desire to walk beside them through both difficult and positive times</li><li>An understanding of Social Role Valorization (SRV) and how this is implemented to support young people develop valued roles in their communities and in relationship with others&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with parents in planning for the future</li><li>Experience in facilitating groups</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Computer literacy including Microsoft 365 apps</li><li>Proven experience in networking, relationship building, and in building partnerships</li><li>Two or more years experience working in the not-for-profit sector</li><li>An understanding of support circles and ideally experience in either facilitating or being part of a support circle&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of Toronto and the regular community opportunities which exist is essential&nbsp;</li><li>Lived experience in walking beside people with disabilities (ie. through family members or friends) is considered an asset.</li></ul>Competencies and Values<ul><li>Solution oriented&nbsp;</li><li>A good listener, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>A real passion for seeing young people contributing to their community and thriving in valued roles and in freely given relationships</li><li>A desire to continuously learn.&nbsp; &nbsp;If not already completed, must be willing to attend SRV workshop within the first year of employment</li><li>Belief in the importance of community inclusion, the power of valued roles, and a meaningful life for all</li><li>Good time management skills and flexibility</li><li>Cultural sensitivity</li><li>Strong critical thinking skills</li><li>Creative and open minded</li><li>You have a gift in being a connector.</li></ul>

Extend-A-Family

Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, ON&nbsp;Pay: $2,000 per week, amounting to $6,000 total for the three weeks&nbsp;Hours: 47.5 hours per week, plus 8 hours trainingDeadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, November 28th. Are you passionate about supporting youth in a safe and empowering environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a transformative experience for Canada’s young changemakers.The <a href="https://forum.ca/" target="_blank">Forum for Young Canadians</a>, organized and run by the <a href="https://rhf-frh.ca/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4TkpguAfwDINCMysQ2j16WqNhpkmYfQbE7sbcRbFdm1XHcFDgWf0YhoCyCoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Rideau Hall Foundation</a>, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and inspiring young Canadians to engage meaningfully in civic life. Over three weeks in February and March 2026, the Forum will host its National Summit in Ottawa, welcoming over 300 students over three weeks (100 - 120 students aged 15-18 per week) for an immersive, hands-on experience like no other.The <a href="https://www.engagedemocracy.ca/" target="_blank">Democratic Engagement Exchange</a> at Toronto Metropolitan University is working with the Rideau Hall Foundation to program evening activities and ensure the safety and well being of all participants throughout the evening and overnight.Job RoleThis role offers a unique opportunity to combine youth mentorship, program leadership, and civic education. You will actively guide and support participants, facilitating activities that help them develop leadership skills and engage meaningfully in civic life.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the evening and overnight</li><li>Follow the Rideau Hall Foundation’s safeguarding policies</li><li>Report any issues promptly and work with on-site leaders to address any concerns as they arise</li><li>Lead social programs in the evening such as helping to facilitate prepared activities, chaperoning the youth participants to off-site experiences, and ensuring all the youth feel included and welcome</li><li>Assist participants with attendance, preparedness, and support those unable to engage in regular programming</li><li>Stay onsite at the hotel with participants, monitoring and responding to issues during the evening and overnight&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum age: 24 years</li><li>Valid police record check, interview, and reference checks are required</li><li>Experience leading youth programming, camp counseling, coaching young people or related fields (Required)</li><li>Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding practices</li><li>Proven ability to address and respond to concerns appropriately and with sensitivity</li><li>Clear and empathetic communication, particularly in handling sensitive or urgent situations with participants and program staff</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion&nbsp;</li><li>Certified in Standard First Aid Level C (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Bilingual English/French (preferred but not essential)</li></ul>Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;$2,000 per week, amounting to $6,000 total for the three weeks&nbsp;<ul><li>Two daily meals provided during shift hours, breakfast and dinner</li><li>Hotel accommodations are provided during each program week (five nights, Sunday to Friday).</li></ul>When You’ll Need To Be Available:We are seeking Youth Engagement Leaders who can commit to the training day and to all three sessions.Training Day: Saturday, February 7 (time tbd)Session 1: Sunday, February 8 - Friday, February 13, 2026Session 2: Sunday, March 8 - Friday, March 13, 2026Session 3: Sunday, March 22 - Friday, March 27, 2026Training:<ul><li>3 hours for online safeguarding training prior to Forum</li><li>5 hours of in person training on Saturday, February 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Hours:The Youth Engagement Leader role begins Sunday at 4:30 PM and ends Friday morning.<ul><li>All Leaders are required to work the evening shift from 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM daily. Overnight duties are divided into two three-hour shifts: 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM &amp; 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM</li><li>Each Leader will be assigned one overnight shift per night.</li><li>Each Leader works a total of 9.5 hours per day</li></ul>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------version francaise Animateur(trice) à l’engagement des jeunes – Soir et NuitLieu : Ottawa, OntarioRémunération : 2 000 $ par semaine, soit un total de 6 000 $ pour les trois semainesHeures : 47,5 heures par semaine, plus 8 heures de formationDate limite pour postuler: Les candidatures seront examinées de manière continue jusqu’au vendredi 28 novembre Êtes-vous passionné(e) par le soutien aux jeunes dans un environnement sûr et stimulant ? Voici votre chance d’avoir un impact significatif tout en faisant partie d’une expérience transformative pour les jeunes acteurs du changement au Canada.Le <a href="https://forum.ca/fr/" target="_blank">Forum des jeunes Canadiens</a>, organisé et géré par la <a href="https://rhf-frh.ca/fr/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21258754013" target="_blank">Fondation Rideau Hall</a>, se consacre à l’éducation, à la préparation et à l’inspiration des jeunes Canadiens afin qu’ils s’engagent activement dans la vie civique. Pendant trois semaines en février et mars 2026, le Forum accueillera son Sommet national à Ottawa, rassemblant plus de 300 étudiants sur trois semaines (100 à 120 étudiants âgés de 15 à 18 ans par semaine) pour une expérience immersive et pratique unique en son genre.Le <a href="https://www.engagedemocracy.ca/" target="_blank">Democratic Engagement Exchange</a> de l’Université métropolitaine de Toronto collabore avec la Fondation Rideau Hall pour organiser les activités en soirée et veiller à la sécurité et au bien-être de tous les participants tout au long des soirées et de la nuit.Rôle du posteCe poste offre une occasion unique de combiner le mentorat auprès des jeunes, la gestion de programmes et l’éducation civique. Vous guiderez et soutiendriez activement les participants, en animant des activités qui les aideront à développer leurs compétences en leadership et à s’engager de manière significative dans la vie civique.Responsabilités principales :<ul><li>Assurer la sécurité et le bien-être de tous les participants pendant les activités en soirée et la nuit</li><li>Respecter les politiques de protection de la Fondation Rideau Hall</li><li>Signaler rapidement tout problèmes et collaborer avec les responsables sur place pour y répondre dès qu’ils se présente</li><li>Animer les programmes sociaux en soirée, notamment en facilitant les activités prévues, en accompagnant les jeunes lors des sorties hors site et en veillant à ce que tous se sentent inclus et bienvenus</li><li>Aider les participants avec l’assiduité, la préparation et soutenir ceux qui ne peuvent pas participer pleinement aux activités régulières</li><li>Rester sur place à l’hôtel avec les participants, en surveillant et en intervenant en cas de problème pendant la soirée et la nuit</li></ul>Qualifications :<ul><li>Âge minimum : 24 ans</li><li>Vérification du casier judiciaire, entrevue et vérification de références valides requises</li><li>Expérience en animation de programmes pour jeunes, encadrement de camp, coaching de jeunes ou dans des domaines similaires (obligatoire)</li><li>Connaissance des pratiques de protection de l’enfance et de sécurité</li><li>Capacité avérée à traiter et répondre aux préoccupations de manière appropriée et avec sensibilité</li><li>Communication claire et empathique, notamment pour gérer des situations sensibles ou urgentes avec les participants et le personnel du programme</li><li>Excellentes compétences en communication, avec la capacité de gérer les situations délicates avec soin et discrétion</li><li>Certification en premiers soins de niveau C (préférée mais non essentielle)</li><li>Bilinguisme anglais/français (préféré mais non essentiel)</li></ul>Rémunération :2 000 $ par semaine, soit un total de 6 000 $ pour les trois semaines<ul><li>Deux repas quotidiens fournis pendant les heures de travail : déjeuner et souper</li><li>L’hébergement à l’hôtel est fourni pendant chaque semaine de programme (cinq nuits, du dimanche au vendredi)</li></ul>Disponibilités requises : Nous recherchons des Animateur(trice)s à l’engagement des jeunes capables de s’engager pour la journée de formation ainsi que pour les trois sessions complètes.Journée de formation : Samedi 7 février (horaire à confirmer)Session 1 : Dimanche 8 février – Vendredi 13 février 2026 Session 2 : Dimanche 8 mars – Vendredi 13 mars 2026 Session 3 : Dimanche 22 mars – Vendredi 27 mars 2026Formation :<ul><li>3 heures de formation en ligne sur la protection des jeunes avant le Forum</li><li>5 heures de formation en personne le samedi 7 février&nbsp;</li><li>Horaires : Le rôle d’Animateur(trice) à l’engagement des jeunes commence le dimanche à 16 h 30 et se termine le vendredi matin.</li><li>Tous les animateurs sont tenus de travailler le quart de soirée, de 16 h 30 à 23 h, chaque jour.</li><li>Les tâches de nuit sont réparties en deux quarts de trois heures : 23 h – 2 h et 2 h – 5 h</li><li>Chaque animateur se verra attribuer un quart de nuit par soir. Chaque animateur travaille un total de 9,5 heures par jour.</li></ul>

Democratic Engagement Exchange, TMU

Youth Engagement Leader – Evening & Overnight

Restoring Hope Ministries (RHM) is a Canadian registered charity that has been operating since 2012. Our mission is to love and serve the youth and young adults, aged 16 to 24, in the Ottawa area who are experiencing homelessness, are marginalized, and/or exploited. We do this by providing an emergency overnight shelter in the downtown core, an evening drop-in program, warm meals, snacks, and counseling.&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Be familiar with, and adhere&nbsp;to, RHM’s mandate, mission, vision, ethics, organizational structure, policies and procedures; </li><li>Ensure&nbsp;that the shelter runs smoothly during the shift by providing supervision and guidance to other front line workers and/or volunteers;</li><li>Work&nbsp;in a respectful and cooperative manner with all clients, staff and volunteers;</li><li>Works within skill level at all times and seeks support from other staff as needed;</li><li>Maintains Demonstrates compassion in the administration of policies and procedures;</li><li>Support&nbsp;the efforts of all clients, co-workers and volunteers;</li><li>Monitors the activities of the clients;</li><li>Record&nbsp;statistical data of clientele as required;</li><li>Accurately record&nbsp;incidents using appropriate methods;</li><li>Liaise&nbsp;with referral sources and other external agencies as needed with prior coordination from the Executive Director;</li><li>Ensures ongoing enforcement of policies and handles disciplinary actions when youth are non-compliant;</li><li>Provide leadership to all staff and volunteers by actively seeking opportunities to lead by example; </li><li>Make decisions regarding when the Director, the police, and&nbsp;or the paramedics need to be called for assistance during a crisis;&nbsp; </li><li>Participate&nbsp;in monthly staff meetings;</li><li>Alert&nbsp;the RHM’s Executive Director promptly of any extraordinary circumstances, including legal or ethical issues that may arise; and,</li></ul>Other duties as required and assigned.Qualifications<ul><li>Background that includes relevant training, education and or/experience. Direct shelter front line training and/or experience preferred; </li><li>Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality; </li><li>Excellent communication skills and an ability to interact in a non-judgmental, non-blaming way are essential; </li><li>Must be able to work flexible hours and be a self-starter;</li><li>Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check;</li><li>Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload;</li><li>Understands and maintain clientele/worker boundaries;</li><li>Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions;</li><li>Team oriented and able to take initiative;</li><li>Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;</li><li>Ability to listen attentively;</li><li>Plan to Protect (current is an asset);</li><li>Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training (current is an asset); </li><li>Non-Violent Crisis Training or ASIST training (asset).</li></ul>Working conditions<ul><li>Be able to work flexible schedules;</li><li>Intermittent physical activity involving various activities: walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting, etc.; </li><li>Work will be conducted with clients that may have hygiene concerns; </li><li>Services will be provided to individuals with many different abilities, backgrounds, health statuses and lifestyles.</li></ul>

Restoring Hope Ministries

Emergency Shelter Overnight Working Supervisor

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive dental insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s&nbsp;Youth Thrive program operates both regionally and nationally, offering youth a variety of activities such as professional skills workshops, a virtual retreat, and volunteer placements. These opportunities help youth participants gain valuable skills and experiences, engage in important community projects, and promote civic engagement and social inclusion. Our national Youth Thrive program is available to youth aged 16 to 30 living in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or Nova Scotia, while our regional Youth Thrive program serves eligible youth living in Ontario. Both programs particularly focus on youth who identify as Indigenous or are underserved from equity-deserving groups.This Program Coordinator opportunity is available with our regional Youth Thrive program based at our North York office. In this management-level role, you will be responsible for overseeing and directly managing the program team, maintaining accountability for the program’s budget, and ensuring financial resources are used effectively to support program goals. You will also track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor progress toward objectives, and prepare detailed reports for the program’s funder. You will also fulfill a range of other essential responsibilities that contribute to the overall impact and sustainability of the program.Position Type:&nbsp;Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential for permanency.Base Location, Travel, and Requirements:This position is based with our Youth Thrive program office in North York, Ontario, located near Lawrence Ave. West and Allen Road.The successful candidate will work onsite from the office on a full-time basis to provide effective leadership to the team in all areas of program delivery. A valid Ontario G licence and access to a vehicle are required for essential travel to stakeholder locations, including to remote areas that are not accessible by transit. The position is also currently structured under a hybrid-remote schedule that permits one work-from-home day per week. The hybrid schedule is based on individual and team performance as well as operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment are providedPlease note that the work schedule for this position requires flexibility and availability to work some evening hours and occasional weekends to meet the needs of the program.Background Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;Senior Manager<h3>Responsibilities include:</h3>Program Monitoring, Quality Control, and Stakeholder Relations<ul><li>Maintains the quality of the program’s structure, workflow, and partnerships in line with the approved funding proposal to support the success of youth participants and placement organizations.</li><li>Regularly monitors quality control and team performance against program targets to achieve expected results in line with The Career Foundation’s standards and the funder’s requirements.</li><li>Establishes and manages program targets, deliverables, and milestones, allocating appropriate targets to team members.</li><li>Oversees the program’s quality to all stakeholders to ensure the team delivers exceptional customer service and achieves targets.</li><li>Monitors and maintains the case management model and ensures staff adherence to protocols and standards.</li><li>Develops materials for workshops designed to teach independent job search skills and life skills to youth, and supports the team in facilitating these workshops, including periodically monitoring sessions to ensure quality and consistency.</li><li>Maintains regular communication with the Senior Manager regarding program status and team performance in relation to funder requirements.</li><li>Handles participant and stakeholder feedback, mediating issues as they arise.</li><li>Addresses and effectively mediates conflicts or concerns between staff and clients when needed, exhibiting exceptional customer service skills, and seeks support from the Senior Manager as needed.</li><li>Represents The Career Foundation at community partner meetings and develops partnerships with community service providers in Ontario to generate a diverse pool of referrals to the program, focusing on priority groups identified by the program’s government funder, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, and persons with disabilities.</li><li>Fosters positive relationships with the program’s funder and community partners.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as needed.</li></ul>Staff Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Cultivates a positive and collaborative working environment, maintaining an open-door policy to provide team members with easy access to advice, feedback, and suggestions.</li><li>Provides leadership, motivation, and expertise to the team in all areas of program delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates staff training, including leading and overseeing onboarding and training for all new team members.</li><li>Regularly reviews role-specific training curriculum and makes updates in collaboration with the Senior Manager and HR as needed.</li><li>Conducts quality performance management daily, including: providing constructive feedback, coaching, and direction to staff members who are not meeting performance expectations to help them improve; recognizing staff members performing well and providing opportunities for further growth and development, wherever possible; documenting regular performance discussions and ensuring formal performance reviews are completed at required intervals; and implementing disciplinary actions, including terminations, when needed through consultation with senior leadership.</li><li>Demonstrates patience, open-mindedness, and respect at all times when managing the team, ensuring that everyone feels heard, valued, and engaged and is operating at their highest potential for their best interest and that of fellow team members and clients.</li><li>Leads weekly team meetings to case conference, share progress towards goals, and leads the team in troubleshooting/ brainstorming issues.</li><li>Prioritizes recruitment when a vacancy on the team must be filled, including conducting interviews in a timely manner when recommended by the HR department.</li><li>Ensures that all team members adhere to The Career Foundation’s Policies and Procedures Employee Handbook.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees staff attendance, including review and approval of vacation and other absence requests.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as needed.</li></ul>Reporting &amp; Administration<ul><li>Oversees the quality of documentation maintained by the team of participant files and service records in mandatory data management systems.</li><li>Regularly communicates and provides reports when requested to the Senior Manager and Director regarding the team’s progress towards goals, compliance with the funder’s guidelines, and The Career Foundation’s internal standards of practice.</li><li>Prepares funder reports, business plans, and other communications required for the program for review by senior management.</li><li>Responds promptly to funder requests in collaboration with the Senior Manager.</li><li>Manages policy sign-off requirements and other correspondence with the team in a timely manner when requested by HR.</li><li>Collects and updates statistical information as needed.</li><li>Coordinates the retrieval of client files for the Director of HR when a request is received in accordance with The Career Foundation’s Privacy Policy for access to personal information.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as needed.</li></ul>Budget Management<ul><li>Maintains, tracks, and administers the program’s budget with accurate and up-to-date data.</li><li>Regularly reviews and reconciles budget expenditures with the Finance team.</li><li>Assumes accountability for all related expenditures and budget outcomes.</li><li>Oversees and approves staff expenses in accordance with related policies.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as needed.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications/ Skills Required:</h3><ul><li>Three or more years’ managerial experience, including managing a staff complement of ten or more people, program and budget reporting, and demonstrated success in achieving targets.</li><li>University degree relevant to the responsibilities of the position is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Prior experience working with youth in job coaching, job development, employment counselling, workshop facilitation, and/or community outreach is highly desired.</li><li>Prior experience in government-funded projects, preferably in youth programming, and serving those who identify as Indigenous and/or are from underserved, equity-deserving groups, is considered an asset.</li><li>Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, educational, political, and economic contexts is considered an asset.</li><li>Must be willing to work from The Career Foundation’s North York location on a full-time basis.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle to conduct essential travel to meet key deliverables, including to locations not accessible by transit.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Exceptional relationship development skills and the ability to develop rapport with people in all stakeholder groups, including team members, community partners, funders, program participants, and employers.</li><li>Skilled at identifying systems and practices for operational effectiveness and efficiency.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with experience writing high-quality reports. Bilingualism in French or other languages is considered an asset.</li><li>Demonstrated organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.</li><li>Ability to maintain sensitive information, exhibit tact, diplomacy, and good judgment, with high professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality standards.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Flexible and available to work some evening hours and occasional weekends to meet the needs of the program.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li><li>An encouraging team player with a positive attitude who leads by example and takes initiative when needed to ensure that objectives are achieved.</li></ul><h3>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:</h3>The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

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