Cambridge On Youth worker Jobs – 35 Openings This Week

Youth Care and Connection Worker
Wyndham House —Guelph, ON
- $22–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
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Personal Support Worker
Access Personal Support, Ltd —Kitchener, ON
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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Youth Services Assistant
Cambridge Public Library —Cambridge, ON
- From $28.62 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Maintenance
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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26PSSP15 - Child and Youth Counsellor - Various Locations
Upper Grand District School Board —Guelph, ON
- $57,801–$78,770 a year
- Full-time
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Bilingual Intake and Support Worker (Contract)
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps —Cambridge, ON
- $50,000–$58,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- English
BSW, MSW, Social Worker - Child Therapist
Becoming Therapy / Devenir Thérapie —Cambridge, ON
- $50–$113 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
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Competition and Volunteer Program Coordinator
Skills Ontario —Waterloo, ON
- $53,000–$59,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Temporary Full Time Child and Youth Worker, George House
SOAR Community Services —Brantford, ON
- From $27.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Teaching
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Community Resource Worker (CRP)
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health —Waterloo, ON
- $26.42–$37.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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Part Time Child and Youth Worker (George House)
SOAR Community Services —Brantford, ON
- $27.74–$30.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Employee assistance program
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Part-Time Youth Development Program Educator
Conestoga College —Kitchener, ON
- $32.08–$37.20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Youth Drop-in Program Assistant – Part time
The City of Guelph —Guelph, ON
- $20.68 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Direct Support Worker
Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services —Waterloo, ON
- $31.73 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Employee assistance program
Before and After School Program Staff RECE
Paris Child Care Inc —Paris, ON
- From $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Overnight Awake Support Worker Temporary FT 5 Months (Grange)
Hopewell Support Services —Guelph, ON
- $24.94 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Child and Youth Worker - Foster Home
Avalon Foster Program —Guelph, ON
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
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Student Nutrition Delivery Driver & School Ambassador
Nutrition for Learning —Kitchener, ON
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
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Emergency Housing Support Worker - Part Time
SOAR Community Services —Brantford, ON
- $24.74–$27.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Case management
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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New Farmer Supports & Land Worker
Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc —Guelph, ON
- $17.65–$19.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
ABA Therapist - Program Facilitator (Supervised)
Boma Learning Centre —Waterloo, ON
- $21.50–$26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Youth Care and Connection Worker

Wyndham House -
Guelph, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$22–$24 an hour

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Nutrition
Serving
Trauma-informed care
Case file maintenance
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Incident Reporting
Safety plans
De-escalation techniques
First Aid Certification
Case management
Meal preparation
Laundry
Residential cleaning
Food preparation
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Meal planning
Community resource coordination
Inventory tracking

Full job description

ABOUT THE SUFFOLK CARE COLLABORATIVE:

The Suffolk Care Collaborative (SCC) is an innovative partnership between Wyndham House and Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, developed in response to the growing need for high-quality residential care options that keep young people connected to their home communities, natural supports, and local services.

Guided by youth voice and informed by research and community feedback, SCC was created to provide a therapeutic, relationship-based residential environment for youth ages 13–17. The program combines a purpose-built residential setting, individualized care planning, life skills development, family and natural support engagement, and access to integrated health, mental health, and community services.

Through SCC, Wyndham House is expanding its commitment to supporting youth earlier in their journey by providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive environment where young people can build stability, strengthen relationships, develop essential life skills, and work toward positive long-term outcomes.

OBJECTIVE:

This position works under the direction of the SCC Program Manager. The purpose is to provide program, administration, and operational support to the Suffolk Care Collaborative Program while ensuring safe, youth-centred, trauma-informed residential services. The Youth Care and Connection Worker supports youth through direct service, life skills development, crisis intervention, case planning support, and the implementation of individualized service plans in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), the Ontario Quality Standards Framework, and Wyndham House policies and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY:

Providing a welcoming, friendly environment for clients
Help ensure the safety and security of all clients
Implement programming and support with administration of the site
Assist clients with skills development using a strength-based approach
Participate in case management tasks as identified by the care team
Support the implementation of Plans of Care, safety plans, and behavioural support strategies as identified
Provide crisis and behavioural interventions as required
Act as a resource to staff, students, and volunteers regarding program procedures and service delivery practices
Support quality assurance, documentation standards, and operational consistency within the residence
Daily cleaning duties
Life skill support and development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT CLIENT CARE (Approximately 50%)

Provide a welcoming, respectful, and youth-centred environment for clients, that reflects the agency values, policies and procedures
Build positive relationships with youth using a strength-based, trauma-informed, and youth-centred approach.
Support youth in developing activities of daily living skills including personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, meal preparation, budgeting, conflict resolution, transportation, and community integration.
Participate in the ongoing assessment of clients’ needs, strengths, goals, and service requirements.
Assist youth in achieving goals identified within their Plans of Care.
Support the implementation of Plans of Care, safety plans, wellness plans, behaviour support plans, and transition plans.
Participate in case management activities in collaboration with Case Managers, community service providers, and internal staff
Participate in case conferences, Circle of Care meetings, and service planning meetings as assigned.
Provide crisis intervention, behavioural support, de-escalation, and emotional support during periods of crisis.
Respond to physical confrontations, behavioural escalations, mental health crises, substance use concerns, medical emergencies, and psychiatric emergencies.
Facilitate and document client access to medication in accordance with agency policies.
Support admissions, transitions, and discharge planning activities.
Implement and facilitate life skills, recreational, cultural, educational, and community-based programming.
Respond to client requests regarding housing, health, education, employment, and community resources.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (Approximately 25%)

Complete intake processes and all related documentation for new clients entering the Suffolk Care Collaborative
Accurately complete and maintain client records, case notes, medication records, communication logs, incident reports, and other required documentation
Attend supervision meetings and staff meetings.
Review shift logs, communication records, and client documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Assist with documentation related to Serious Occurrence Reports, audits, licensing reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate, support, and document weekly client allowance records.
Complete and document fire drills in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Complete and document site security checks, inventory tracking, and operational monitoring activities
Participate in organizational planning, evaluation, and implementation activities as requested
Support compliance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), Ontario Quality Standards Framework, Caseworks and organizational policies
Monitor and communicate operational concerns, service gaps, and program recommendations to the SCC Program Manager.

HOUSEHOLD AND RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS (Approximately 25%)

Maintain the safety and security of the residence and supervise residential spaces occupied by youth
Maintain and clean the residence in accordance with established cleaning schedules, health and safety standards, and infection prevention protocols
Support youth in maintaining clean and organized personal and shared living spaces
Participate in the residence's food and nutrition program through meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and cooking.
Prepare and serve a minimum of three nutritious meals per day and snacks in accordance with program requirements and dietary needs
Support youth participation in meal preparation and kitchen responsibilities as part of life skills development
Monitor and maintain food inventory, household supplies, cleaning products, and client resources
Assist with laundry, housekeeping tasks, seasonal cleaning, and general household maintenance responsibilities.
Ensure the residence remains safe, clean, welcoming, and compliant with residential care standards.
Report maintenance, safety, and facility concerns to the property manager or designate.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

BSW, SSW, CYW, or similar educational experience
Applicants currently enrolled in school must be no more than two months from graduation and must submit proof of completion
2-3 years of residential care facility experience
1-2 year working with youth and/or marginalized populations an asset
Passion and commitment to an inclusive workplace; respecting and valuing the diversity of every individual
CPR / First Aid level Co
Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable persons
2X COVID-19 Vaccine

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRE EITHER:

Relevant education and experience: Individuals require a certificate, diploma, or degree with academic and practical content directly related to the position’s duties, the program offered at the SCC, and the needs of the youth served. These individuals must also have relevant experience and skills.

Cultural expertise: Individuals can also be a recognized First Nations, Inuk, or Métis Elder, Knowledge Keeper, Healer, Medicine Person, Traditional Person, or Cultural Person with cultural knowledge and skills directly related to the position’s duties, the program offered at the SCC, and the needs of the youth served.
Any recognized individuals must go through the OHT confirmation process: https://guelphwellingtonoht.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GW-OHT-Indigenous-Identity-Confirmation-Process-OHT-10282025.pdf

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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