Youth Justice Worker - toronto

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position provides services to youth who have come into contact with the youth criminal justice system, providing intake, support, and the implementation of appropriate sanctions and measures, and the fulfilment of legislated reporting requirements. The worker will facilitate court sanctioned or mandated workshops, providing advocacy and/or court supports to youth/parents and supporting wider violence prevention initiatives. They will work within a dynamic team of youth justice workers to decrease violent crime among youth and support those youth at most risk of violence. The position delivers programs internally and within community-based settings that value youth leadership, youth empowerment and self-determined care and development. This position reports to Senior Manager, Youth and Youth Justice Services and is part of CUPE Local 7797.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Plan, implement and supervise the daily operations of The Neighborhood Grou...