Residential Housing Worker

Work Schedule: Overnight Shift; Sunday – Thursday (11:45 PM –8 AM)  

Closing Date: April 28, 2025 

We are pleased to invite applications from qualified internal candidates for the position of Residential Housing Worker (RHW). In alignment with our commitment to employee growth and career advancement, priority consideration will be given to current staff members before external applicants are reviewed. 

About the Role 

As a RHW, you will be responsible for: 

• Youth Support: Provide individualized coaching, develop and implement goal plans, and support youth in building life skills (e.g., financial literacy, cooking, communication, problem-solving). 

• Crisis Intervention & Case Management: Use de-escalation techniques in crisis situations, offer case management, and help youth navigate internal and external support systems. 

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Work with Case Workers, Youth Program Workers, and Clinical Counselors to ensure wrap-around supports for youth. 

• Relationship Building & Empowerment: Foster trusting, professional relationships with youth using strengths-based, client-centered, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive approaches to support their development and long-term goals. 

• Documentation & Administration: Maintain thorough documentation (e.g., shift change notes, safety plans, care plans incident reports), conduct suite checks, submit repair reports, and participate in meetings and training. 

• Community Relations: Collaborate with community partners and referral agencies to address the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and promote recovery and quality of life through formal and informal resource networks. 

What You Bring 

• Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, social sciences, or human services—or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will be considered. Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required. 

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation, preferably in transitional or emergency shelter settings. 

• Lived & Professional Experience: Lived experience as a 2SLGBTQIA+ individual and experience working with marginalized populations, especially within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 

• Knowledge Base: Housing First for Youth model, harm reduction principles, Toronto Shelter Standards, and SMIS. Familiarity with TREAT is considered an asset. 

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression (ARAO): Demonstrated through strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate diverse environments while promoting fairness and inclusive practices. 

What We Need 

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance. 

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada. 

• Availability for overnight shift, including occasional weekends and holidays. 

Eligibility

All employees are welcome to apply—whether you've completed your 3-month probationary period or are currently working at the house. 

This timeframe gives you the opportunity to settle into your role, build strong connections with your team, and showcase your skills and contributions. It also helps ensure smooth operations for FoR as we continue to grow together. 

If you’ve reached this milestone, we encourage you to take the next step—we can’t wait to see where your journey with us leads! 

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. 

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

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

Apply by April 28 and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.