Youth Support Worker (Warming Centre) - Part-Time

Positions Available: 6 Job Type: Part-Time (Fixed Term)

Hourly rate: $30.33

Schedule:

Weekends (Saturday or Sunday) - 8-hour shift

Opportunities for Relief Shifts during the Week

Closing Date: Friday, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Friends of Ruby (FoR) is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Youth Support Worker!

We are looking for individuals to support our warming centre, which offers a vital refuge during the harsh winter months, providing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth with safety, comfort, and affirming support when they need it most. The warming centre will run from November 2026 to April 2027. Staff are needed for 8-hour shifts, mainly on Saturdays or Sundays, and on an on-call basis as required.

About the Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll:

• Welcome and orient youth, providing compassionate, non-judgmental support. 

• Assist with basic needs like food, hygiene, and clothing. 

• Build connections with community partners to amplify support. 

• Support daily operations, including reception tasks, snack prep, and maintaining a clean, safe space. 

• Provide light programming for youth in the space 

• Provide trauma-informed, harm-reduction-based care and crisis support. 

• Collaborate with volunteers and teammates to foster a positive, inclusive environment. 

What You Bring

• Post-Secondary education or experience in social services, social sciences, or related fields. 

• 3+ years working with youth or in mental health, addictions, or residential settings. 

• Familiarity with anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approaches. 

• Skilled in crisis intervention and post-crisis response. 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively. 

• Bonus: Training in CPI, ASIST, First Aid, CPR or UMAB. 
• Food Handlers Certificate (asset)

Why Work With Us?

• Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work - with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.   

What We Need

• Legally authorized to work in Canada and provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check. 
• This is an on-site position, in Downtown Toronto

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Please note that no artificial intelligence tools will be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. AI will be used in notetaking during calls.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our Culture & Equity team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply by November 6, 2026 and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

We can’t wait to hear from you! 💜