Child and Youth Lead, Crisis Shelter

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, the Child & Youth Lead provides day-to-day oversight for the licensed Child Support program, including the After School Program and youth programming within the Crisis Shelter and YW’s affordable housing, Taylor Family Home. This role ensures that children and youth who have experienced violence, instability and trauma receive coordinated support that strengthens resilience, fosters safety, and promotes healthy development. This role supports YW’s holistic and innovative model of shelter care, ensuring integrated pathways of support for children and youth during and after their shelter stay, and strengthening outcomes across the shelter and housing program continuum.

This full-time position typically works Monday to Friday, 3 day shifts from 9 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., 2 evening shifts from 12 : 00 p.m. to 8 : 00 p.m., and one weekend day per month. This position is based on site at the YW Crisis Shelter and requires flexibility to respond to emergent situations or staff coverage needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits
• Fitness and childcare facilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Service Delivery & Program Oversight :

Integrated Child & Youth Program Development :

Team Guidance :

Administration, Evaluation and Reporting :

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Assets :

Apply today by submitting your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.

Deadline : January 5, 2026

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