Child & Youth Worker, 7th Inning Program

(40 hours/week, Contract for Sept 2, 2025-June 26, 2026)

Who We are:

Langs is a grass-roots neighbourhood-based organization that has become so much more! Langs was established as a community development project in 1978 by a group of citizens and service providers concerned about the lack of accessible services in the community. Langs has grown to become a dynamic, respected multi-service organization that uses a community development approach to provide comprehensive health, social and recreational services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.

What We are Looking For:

We are currently recruiting for a Child and Youth Worker to join our Community Services Team for a full-time position. This role is responsible for providing daily classroom supervision and individual support to 7th Inning Students, an Education and Community Partnership Program

A successful candidate in this role would have

• Degree or Diploma in Child/ Youth Services or a related field

• Experience working with youth, preferably in an alternative education setting or an Education and Community Partnership Program

• Experience in planning and facilitation of community recreation programs/ after school programs.

• Experience working with high-risk youth

• Strong conflict resolution and management skills

• Highly developed program planning, group work, and organizational skills

• Valid drivers’ license, reliable vehicle with valid insurance is a requirement and willingness to obtain F-Class license

• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development training and Safe Food Handling Certificate would be considered assets.

In this role you will be expected to complete the following tasks at an intermediate level

· Providing daily classroom supervision up to 10 students in grades 7 and 8 with suspected and diagnosed behavioural and/or mental health challenges

· Facilitating drop in and after school programs as needed

· Designing and implementing life skills programming, outings, and community service work.

· Conducting intake and outreach within schools and the community.

· Helps co-ordinate student reintegration into the school system.

· Participating in parent/teacher conferences and student case conferences

· Supports and connects caregivers with community resources

· Designs and implements behavioural guidelines and facilitates goal setting with students.

· Completes various administrative duties.

What We Can Offer You:

Langs is an organization where people belong. Langs is committed to promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access for all our staff, patients, participants, and volunteers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Langs strives for an inclusive environment centred on employee wellbeing and supportive leadership.

The successful candidate would be eligible for the following benefits:

· Starting Salary of $21.30 to $23.12 hourly.

· 5 Sick/Personal Days per year

· 5 Professional Development days per year

· Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Candidates are required to submit detailed cover letter along with their resume by July 4, 2025

Candidates requiring accommodation to participate should contact Human Resources to communicate any

accommodation needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $20.90-$23.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• youth work: 1 year (preferred)
• supporting youth mental health: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-07