March 26, 2026
YouthLink believes in the potential of every youth. We are dedicated to providing them with the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make positive life choices. We provide youth with brief and ongoing counselling, in-home wraparound support, shelter, housing, educational support, and safe drop-in spaces. YouthLink works towards equitable outcomes for youth in our community and, as such, is committed to equity-based hiring practices.
We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve, particularly candidates from Black communities, Indigenous communities, and racialised people, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities and people with lived experiences. We are seeking candidates who demonstrably operate and practice from an equity and trauma-informed lens. We encourage applications from passionate professionals who will help us dismantle systemic barriers and will embrace working outside of Euro-centric practices.
Community and Social Services Worker (Canada Summer Job)
(2 Vacancies)
Future opportunity – Pending funding approval. Dates subject to change as per funding agreement.
(Temporary Contract, Full-time 35 hours per week)
June 1, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Non-bargaining unit position.
As a Community and Social Services Worker you will support the Housing team in the development and facilitation of housing and Life Skills workshops to support youth with their housing needs and transitional support to the community. The Community and Social Services Worker will support the Housing team with administrative work and develop landlord relations to create a comprehensive housing landlord list that will meet the program objectives for the fiscal year.
Highlights of Your Role
- Develop and facilitate housing and Life Skills workshops
- Provide support to the Housing team with administrative tasks
- Work with Housing team to develop landlord relationships, and create a Landlord Housing List
- Complete any other tasks as required
- Communicates with Manager about any necessary information and participates in regular supervisions.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures of the organization.
- Participates in any workshops or trainings as required.
- Takes all reasonable precautions to protect own health and safety.
Other duties as assigned
Equity, Diversity and Belonging:
Proactively stays updated on best practices as it relates Equity, Diversity and Belonging. Works collaboratively with ABR Committee and Director of Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion and Community to embed best practices into all operational goals and processes.
Supports Organization’s Strategy:
Actively contributes to the Agency’s Strategic Plan by participating in initiatives and committees to support the overall Plan.
Takes all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect his or her own health and safety and that of co-workers by complying and demonstrating knowledge of the policies, procedures and safe practices established by YouthLink.
Highlights of What You Bring
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in related field(Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Social Services) or relevant mix of education and experience is an asset.
- Understanding of anti-oppressive frameworks to develop rapport with “at risk youth” from various ethno-cultural groups
- Understanding of the issue of youth homelessness and the barriers facing youth would be an asset
- Ability to plan, develop and facilitate housing workshops
- Ability to learn the case management model
- Understanding of the Housing First Model, Residential Tenancy Act, Landlord and Tenant Board and subsidized housing would be an asset
- Knowledge on housing and community supports would be an asset
- Experience with administrative work (applications, data bases, and data collection, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team and homeless youth
- A demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure of time constraints
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, ability to listen compassionately to the needs of youth and landlords
- Computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Lived experience or knowledge of community an asset.
- Previous experience in Shelter or Residential environments is an asset.
Work Hours and Working Conditions:
- 35 working hours per week.
- Must be able to obtain a Broad Record Police Check.
- Proof of 2 Step TB tests required.
- Ability to work in a Pet Friendly Shelter.
Hourly Rate: $17.60 per hour
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This position will be scheduled up to 3 evenings per week and scheduled occasional weekends. Some travel to community locations required. Ability to travel within the city to meet with landlords and participate in viewings.
Work Location:
Position 1 (Shelter Location): 747 Warden Ave, Scarborough, ON
Position 2 (Live-in Treatment Location): Guildwood Area
Additional Requirements:
- Broad Record Police Check is required.
To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs program youth must meet the following criteria:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment** and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
**International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
How to Apply:
- Submit application to shelterposting@youthlink.ca – Please quote posting #1542 in the subject line.
- As an organization committed to equity and justice in our community, we believe lived experience and knowledge of equity, diversity, belonging and anti-Black racism is a critical component in our recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accessibility accommodations with the application process, please contact accessibility@youthlink.ca
- Job Posting Closing Date is Open until Filled.