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About the Role
Friends of Ruby is seeking compassionate individuals to support their warming centre, providing a vital refuge for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 during winter months. This role focuses on offering safety, comfort, and affirming support, assisting with basic needs, and fostering a positive environment.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and orient youth, providing compassionate, non-judgmental support.
- Assist with basic needs like food, hygiene, and clothing.
- Build connections with community partners to amplify support.
- Support daily operations, including reception tasks, snack prep, and maintaining a clean, safe space.
- Provide light programming for youth in the space.
- Provide trauma-informed, harm-reduction-based care and crisis support.
- Collaborate with volunteers and teammates to foster a positive, inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education or experience in social services, social sciences, or related fields.
- 3+ years working with youth or in mental health, addictions, or residential settings.
- Familiarity with anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approaches.
- Skilled in crisis intervention and post-crisis response.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Post-crisis response
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Priority management
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Harm-reduction
- Anti-oppressive approaches
Location
- Downtown Toronto
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Fixed Term
- On-site
- Weekends
- Relief Shifts during the Week
- On-call
Experience Level
- 3+ years working with youth or in mental health, addictions, or residential settings.
Education Level
- Post-Secondary education or experience in social services, social sciences, or related fields.
Salary/Compensations
- $28.85 per hour
About the Company
- Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing.
- Operates a Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming.
- Operates a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.
- A mission-driven, inclusive organization where contributions are valued.
- Offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with values.
Equal Opportunity
- Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.
- Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our Culture & Equity team.