Youth Restorative Justice & Development Worker

Reports to: Senior Manager, Youth Programs & Community Services

Job code: YRJDW 2026

About the Role

BGCES is hiring a Youth Restorative Justice & Development Worker to support youth at BGCES and the MAAT Youth Centre. You will build consistent, trusting relationships with young people, help them set and work toward personal goals, and use restorative practices to address conflict and strengthen relationships. You will also deliver engaging programs that help youth grow, build confidence and connect with their community.

Key Responsibilities

Support individual youth

• Build relationships with youth and learn their strengths, interests, goals and needs
• Help youth create and work toward individualized Personal Development Plans (PDPs)
• Hold regular check-ins, track progress, identify barriers and connect youth to supports and opportunities

Use restorative practices

• Build restorative approaches into programming, conflict resolution and relationship-building
• Where appropriate and consistent with BGCES policies, facilitate restorative conversations and circles
• Help youth develop communication, empathy, accountability and conflict resolution skills
• Support violence prevention and restorative responses to incidents, following BGCES safety procedures

Deliver programs

• Plan and deliver workshops, activities and events that support personal development, leadership, culture and identity, wellness, life skills and future pathways
• Adapt programs based on youth feedback and changing needs
• Help keep the MAAT Youth Centre safe, welcoming, organized and youth-centred

Build partnerships

• Build positive relationships with families, schools, community organizations, mentors and service providers
• Make referrals and look for restorative and community partnership opportunities

Document and improve

• Keep accurate records of attendance, PDPs, progress, referrals and restorative processes, following confidentiality standards
• Monitor participation and outcomes, and suggest improvements
• Take part in team meetings, training, evaluation and reporting
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Service Work, Social Work, Education, Recreation and Leisure, Community Development, Youth Leadership, Restorative Justice or a related field (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
• 2+ years of experience working directly with youth in a community, educational, recreation, social service or youth-serving setting
• Experience developing and delivering youth programs, workshops or group activities
• Experience supporting youth with personal development, goal setting, mentorship, life skills or leadership
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, and with youth facing barriers to participation
• Experience using a culturally responsive, strengths-based and anti-oppressive approach
• Experience building relationships with families, schools and community partners
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED certification
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check
• HIGH FIVE certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, where required for the role

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of holistic, strengths-based youth development
• Knowledge of restorative practices, conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong communication, active listening and facilitation skills
• Strong organization, documentation and follow-up skills
• Ability to adapt to changing youth needs and organizational priorities
• Commitment to youth voice, inclusion and community connection

Assets

• Experience with restorative practices, mediation or violence prevention
• Experience with individualized development plans, case management or goal tracking
• Experience working with Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomer or underserved youth
• Experience in Scarborough or similar communities
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection or grant reporting
• Experience supporting volunteers, placement students or mentors
• Knowledge of local community resources and youth-serving networks

Job Details

• Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy
• Employment type: Part-time, 30 hours per week
• Work location: On-site (100%), Scarborough, Ontario
• Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

How to Apply

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Application deadline: October 28, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviewed candidates will be told the outcome within 45 days of their interview.

Accessibility and accommodation: We encourage applicants to tell us about any accommodation needs at any stage of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet them.

Employment equity: BGCES is committed to employment equity and welcomes applicants from all Human Rights Code protected groups.

AI: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.