Position Description

Position: Child and Youth Worker (September 2026-April 2027)
Salary/Hours: $23/hr for 12-15 hrs/week with the ability to work late afternoons and early evenings
Location: In-person at 415 Willowdale Avenue and potential field trips
Reporting to: Youth Program Manager

Are you a dynamic and empathetic individual dedicated to cultivating community bonds? Join our team as a Child and Youth Worker! In this role, you'll help deliver consistent, high-quality after-school programming for children ages 5-12, and rotate through a Friday Youth Night program for teens alongside our partner church. 

We seek a motivated and compassionate candidate with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. As a Child and Youth Worker, you'll build trusted relationships with children, families, volunteers, and community partners, and help create a safe, engaging space for youth to grow. 

Responsibilities:

Program Delivery (80%)

• Arrive on time to set up the space and brief volunteers before participants arrive. Actively supervise participants and maintain ratio awareness throughout every shift (8:1 preferred for afterschool, with 3+ adults on the floor). 
• Lead and support structured activities, tutoring, and group programming for children ages 5–12, Monday through Thursday. 
• Rotate through Friday Youth Night approximately twice per month, paired with a different team member each time, supporting programming for teen youth alongside church volunteers. 
• Stay through full teardown at the end of each shift; do not leave until the site is secure. 
• Swap coverage with a team member when unavailable rather than missing an assigned shift.

Communications and Administration (10%)

• Complete attendance logs, update the shared log before leaving each shift. 
• Use your weekly administrative hour for parent/guardian communication, incident documentation, or activity preparation
• Attend and actively participate in the weekly virtual team meeting to stay current on the needs of every child across both programs.

People and Community Engagement (10%)

• Supervise and support community volunteers to ensure clear expectations and a positive experience. 
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of the organization, building trust with children, families, and program partners. 
• Foster a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and maintain confidentiality for all participants.
• Provide support for NeighbourLink outreach events when needed (November 28, 2026) additional hours will be provided. 

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in social work, child and youth work, or a related field.
• Commitment to serving low-income populations and principles of anti-oppression, diversity, and social justice.
• Proven experience coordinating and leading youth camps or after-school programming, encompassing diverse focuses such as arts, sports, and recreational activities.
• Ability to adapt programming to accommodate various learning styles and sensory needs.
• Strong understanding of and dedication to inclusivity.
• Demonstrated experience in the non-profit sector and with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Development principles; High 5 Certification is advantageous.
• Ability to effectively work with children and youth in various settings.
• Strong organizational, project and time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; proficient in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Suite, Mailchimp and Canva, is an asset.
• Energetic, engaging, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and flexible.
• First Aid and CPR certification are assets.
• Able to multitask and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to work well independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Preference will be given to an individual with lived experience.

About Us: 

NeighbourLink North York is a Christian community development organization based in Willowdale, North York. Our mission is to engage and empower neighbours to care for each other in practical, relational, and sustainable ways that give everyone the opportunity to live out their potential. We are non-denominational and partner with churches across our community, including Baptist, Pentecostal, and United congregations. As part of our team meetings, we incorporate spiritual practices such as contemplation and prayer. While we don't require staff to share the Christian faith, we ask that applicants respect these practices and take part to whatever degree feels comfortable.

To apply for this exciting opportunity to work with an incredible team, please send your resume to: hiring@neighbourlink.org and include “Child and Youth Worker” and your name in the subject line. Neighbourlink North York is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. This job will require Vulnerable Sector Screening or a Police Check due to the nature of our programming. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.