Job Description

Yorktown Family Services

is dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities of children, youth, and their families. YFS has a history of successfully delivering a broad range of Youth programs. YFS has been dedicated to implementing and measuring the Youth Development Strategy throughout the last four years, with the goal of ever-reflecting the current needs of the community of youth being served.

We are currently seeking an outstanding Youth Mentorship Program Worker 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 Worker will assist and support high risk youth in accessing adult mentors; engage with mentors, work with community partners, and provide overall administrative support to the Youth Mentorship Program.

Responsibilities:

Participates in the overall planning and implementation of all Youth Mentorship programming, workshops, and events Prepares program reviews, and quarterly reports as required, ensuring that all documentation and service statistics are completed in a timely manner Responsible for quantitative data collection Supports the tracking of all data, activities, their outcomes and feedback throughout the mentoring process in order to best plan and improve our overall impact
oConducts mentor and mentee intake, interviews, reference checks, and supports onboarding processes to the program

oOngoing match monitoring for matched mentors and mentees

oTo work alongside the Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator to coordinate and facilitate group mentoring programs like Connect4 and Hey Girl

oSupport social media engagement initiatives alongside YM worker to promote services and engage online with youth seeking supports

oFacilitates program orientation and training to mentors

Supports evaluation requirements at different stages of the program
oSupports the development of guiding principles for the program

Organizes and prepares program related materials Supports internal or external facilitators Participates in supervisory and team meetings, program reviews, and trainings as necessary Ability to support and engage adult mentors and youth mentees from diverse communities with diverse lived experiences; educational backgrounds and range of occupational groups Fluency in French (an asset)

Skills & Qualifications:

Child Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or related degree and experience grounded in a strengths-based, systemic perspective with youth aged 12 - 25 and their families
oKnowledge and understanding of Youth Mentorship and Engagement philosophies

oStrong data analysis and evaluation focus

oProficient with computer software with excellent working knowledge of social media

oExcellent oral and written communication skills

oSuperb time management, interpersonal and organizational skills

oEnthusiasm and skill working to support change with a multi-challenged, diverse client population

oMaturity and sensitivity relatable to the life experiences and needs of youth in the identified communities

Comfort working with diverse cultures, including marginalized populations
oAbility to work flexible hours including evenings and the occasional Saturday is essential

oCurrent (6 months or less) Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Availability:

Must be available two evenings and one afternoon per week (Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday) and occasional Saturday

Reports to:

The West Toronto Youth Hub Supervisor

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

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one document to

hr@yorktownfamilyservices.com

by

November 10th, 2025.

Please quote "

Competition #: 2025-16- Youth Program Mentorship Worker

" in the subject line.

Yorktown values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to equity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $54,086.15 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee assistance program Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you have Child Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or related experience working with youth aged 12 to 25? (REQUIRED) Do you have knowledge and understanding of Youth Mentorship & Engagement philosophies? (REQUIRED) Are you willing to complete a vulnerable sector screening upon hire? Are you associated with any of our staff? Have you ever been convicted for a crime which a pardon has not been granted? Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person