Youth Justice Workers

Delta Family Resource Centre (Delta) is a non-profit community organization which envisions a healthy and empowered community where families and children thrive. Delta is situated in diverse communities and provides a wide range of programs, services and activities that serve residents of Northwest Toronto, prioritizing services to the Black community. Delta is committed to equity and works to model meaningful community development.

As part of its Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy, the Province is addressing community safety by facilitating the delivery of tailored youth violence prevention programs. In an attempt to “provide community-based supports and increase the ability for youth, young adults and their families to access justice and court services,” Delta Family Resource Centre’s Ounce of Prevention Program is designed for youth who have been charged with robbery offences in North West Toronto. Delta is seeking a dynamic and experienced Youth Justice Workers to deliver the Ounce of Prevention Program with experience in working with young women from Black communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Youth Justice Department, the incumbents will deliver services primarily to Black and racialized youth who are involved with the criminal justice court system and their families. They will establish linkages with youth and partners, liaising with clients, community partners such as school administration, Toronto Police, local community agencies and Probation and Extra Judiciary programs. They will recruit youth, develop and implement program components (e.g. facilitate educational workshops, recreational activities, employment training and mentorship, and deliver anti-violence curriculum). They will engage youth, and train and mentor them to develop their innate leadership. Approaches include evidence-based programs, individual counseling, client outreach, client advocacy and supportive case planning to facilitate access to community supports. This position will predominantly work with young women.

Delta Family operates with a hybrid model, with a minimum of 2 days in office.

Remuneration: $47,893 – 50,303 per annum
Contract: April 2023 – March 2024
Closing Date: 3:00PM on Friday April 21, 2023

Forward your resume and cover letter quoting Oz Youth Justice Worker to hiring@dfrc.ca or Hiring Committee, Delta Family Resource Centre, 2291 Kipling Avenue, Ste 123, Etobicoke, ON, M4W 4L6.

Delta is an equal opportunity employer. Delta Family thanks all applicants; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. As a unionized workplace, internal candidates will be processed before external applicants are considered.

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