Youth Workers- Detention/Custody Youth Justice Facility - CA$53,040-CA$56,804 + Benefits- Oshawa, Ontario

The Role

Do you have the skills and resilience to guide young people in conflict with the law?
Are you looking for a meaningful role where every shift makes a difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.               

Murray McKinnon Foundation is seeking three full-time Youth Workers to join our team at our male Detention/Custody youth justice facility in Oshawa. These positions involve shift work, including days, nights, weekdays, and weekends.

As a Youth Worker, you will provide supervision, mentorship, and daily support to young persons at risk or in conflict with the law. You will help them build life skills, achieve their personal goals, and ensure their voices are heard in all aspects of their care and planning.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by September 3, 2025.

Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a trusted organization making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance to young persons
• Accompany youth to appointments and activities
• Act as Primary Worker, preparing Case Management Plans and discharge reports
• Create and deliver life-skills and educational programming
• Support youth in meeting their personal goals
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe, supportive environment

The Company

Murray McKinnon Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization was established in 1972 to provide a caring and supportive environment to young men and women who are in conflict with the law or at risk of youth justice involvement.

Our goal is to empower today’s youth to reach their full human potential and to enable them to successfully reintegrate and become productive members of society.

The Benefits

• Casual dress
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage (premiums are 100% employer-paid)
• Generous time-off policies
• Matching 4% Employer contributions to RRSP
• Ongoing professional development
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace

The Person

• Completed post-secondary education, with practicum experience, in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Community Justice, Criminology, Mental Health/Addictions, and Social Service Work/Social Work. Those with prior work experience in a residential setting are preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and harm reduction, trauma-informed, anti- oppressive practices as well as a client centered, strength-based approach to working with young persons are key components of this position.
• A valid G level driver’s license; with proof of a safe driving record,
• Medical note that you are fit for this type of work,
• Proof of Immunization Records,
• Provision of an acceptable Broad Record Check.

Contact information

Nancy Diltz