Child & Youth Worker (CYW) – Mental Health Residential Support
- Health Services
- Various locations
- 01-04-2026
- - / Hourly
- Full Time
Front Line Work Force Inc.
📍 Locations: Toronto, Peel Region, and surrounding areas
🏠 Work Environment: Residential homes and shelter programs supporting youth and young adults experiencing mental health and behavioural challenges.
Full-time • Part-time • Casual
Shifts available include:
• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends and statutory holidays
Flexible availability is an asset.
Front Line Work Force Inc. is seeking dedicated and compassionate Child & Youth Workers (CYW) to support individuals living in residential and community-based programs who are experiencing mental health, behavioural, and emotional challenges.
This role focuses on providing structured support, life skills development, and behavioural guidance to youth and young adults while promoting independence, stability, and personal growth.
Our clients rely on trained professionals who can build positive relationships, manage challenging behaviours, and create safe and supportive environments for residents.
If you are passionate about supporting youth and making a meaningful difference in their lives, we would like to hear from you.
• Provide daily supervision and support to residents within residential environments
• Assist with daily routines and personal development goals
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social interaction
• Participate in structured programs and recreational activities
• Support life skills training including communication, social skills, and daily living tasks
• Assist residents with community participation and appointments
• Support individuals experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges
• Use positive behaviour management techniques to de-escalate situations
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the residence
• Support daily household routines and ensure a safe living environment
• Complete daily logs, incident reports, and behavioural documentation
• Maintain accurate records according to agency and Ministry standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Applicants must have:
• Child & Youth Worker (CYW) Diploma or related field (SSW or similar)
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention or similar behaviour management certification
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Experience supporting individuals with mental health, behavioural challenges, or residential care environments is considered an asset.
This role may require:
• Standing or walking for extended periods
• Repetitive bending, twisting, and lifting
• Supervising residents throughout the facility
At Front Line Work Force Inc., we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• Weekly paid vacation pay
• Direct deposit
If you are interested in this position, please bring the following documents when applying:
• Resume
• Photo ID
• SIN Card
• Valid CPI Certificate
• CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• CYW Certificate (or related diploma)
• Pharmacology Certificate (if available)
Applications are accepted:
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Front Line Work Force Inc.
2077 Dundas Street East, Unit 202
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1M2
(2 sets of lights west of Hwy 427, across from Leon’s)
Front Line Work Force Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Front Line Work Force Inc. does not use AI for recruitment.
Front Line Work Force Inc. complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.