Job Description

Yorktown Family Services is seeking a Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator to join our agency wide youth success strategy dedicated to the empowerment, support and skill building of young people and the prevention of youth violence. The Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator will assist high risk youth to access mentors who are consistent, caring adults who will support them. Mentor will encourage participants to pursue and achieve their goals related to education, employment, civic engagement and/or leadership.

The Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator will, together with internal staff, community partners and other stakeholders will, recruit select and match mentees and mentors, organize training to build capacity, hold peer support groups, group mentoring activities, and with community resources and support. The Coordinator will incorporate evidence-based practices, processes and activities in Youth Mentorship and will be responsible for integrating these into the program framework.

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct culturally appropriate, community-based outreach to engage high-risk youth and their families. Identify and leverage internal and external mentoring resources, supports, and training opportunities for mentors and mentees. Oversee and manage the recruitment, screening, and intake process for mentees and mentors, ensuring all requirements (e.g., Vulnerable Sector Screening) are met. Facilitate mentor-mentee matching and coordinate events and activities throughout the year. Collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and stakeholders to engage high-risk youth in education, employment, and leadership opportunities. Coordinate and co-facilitate group mentoring programs (e.g., Connect4, Hey Girl*) with the Youth Mentorship Program Worker.
Lead social media engagement initiatives to promote services and connect with youth seeking support. Contribute to neighborhood capacity-building strategies to better engage and serve at-risk youth. Engage youth, families, service providers, and community organizations to ensure access to programs and services that support healthy development. Prepare program reviews, quarterly reports, and required documentation in a timely manner. Organize and analyze data, activities, and outcomes to inform program planning and improvement. Maintain administrative systems, including updating the CYSIS database with all mentoring interactions and evaluation data. Participate in internal committees and community networks to strengthen partnerships and program impact.

Qualifications:

BSW, CYW, or related field with demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth (ages 12-25) and their families. Skilled in connecting with and inspiring youth facing multiple barriers using youth engagement and resiliency models. Proven ability to recruit, engage, and support adult mentors from diverse backgrounds and communities; experience in community development and capacity building. Strong familiarity with Toronto's West End, including Neighborhood Improvement Areas (NIAs), and related communities. Effective working both independently and within multidisciplinary teams; adept at outreach to local businesses, community leaders, and professional networks. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; proficient in computer applications and social media. Enthusiastic self-starter committed to quality improvement, capable of organizing skill-building and networking activities for mentors. Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends), Vulnerable Sector Screening, reliable vehicle and/or second language considered assets.

Reports to: Youth Wellness Hub Ontario - West Toronto Supervisor

Yorktown Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@yorktownfamilyservices.com or by fax to 416-394-2689

by November 17th, 2025.

Please quote "

Competition #2025-19

" and "

YMP Coordinator"

in the subject line.

Yorktown Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity.

The Ontario Human Rights Code makes an exception for nepotism and anti-nepotism policies. Section 24(1)(d) of the Code specifically permits employers to grant or withhold employment or advancement in employment to someone who is the spouse, child or parent of the employee. All job applicants will be requested to disclose if any relative is a current employee of Yorktown Family Services. As per Yorktown's Nepotism Policy 2.9, job applicants will be asked to disclose family members in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Yorktown Family Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $33.25 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (REQUIRED) Have you ever been convicted for a crime which a pardon has not been granted? (REQUIRED) Are you associated with any of our staff? (REQUIRED) Would you be willing to complete a vulnerable sector screening? (REQUIRED) Do you have demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth and those that have faced multiple barriers aged 12-25 and their families? (REQUIRED)
a BSW, CYW, or related field is a strong asset with experience.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6E 2K3

Expected start date: 2025-12-01