Youth Case Manager - Connections Coordinator

The Organization

We value and celebrate diversity:

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team made up of people with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply and we value the positive impact that diversity has on our teams.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion within our workforce and in all opportunities provided ommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Step Stones for Youth () is an innovative and dynamic charitable organization in Toronto dedicated to providing intervention and sustainable support for children and youth. Many of these youth are exiting the foster care and group home system or are currently living in foster homes and shelters.

Our goal is to create positive and meaningful connections; increase school engagement, high school graduation, and post-secondary enrolment; and increase stable housing, improved mental and physical health, and strong support networks. Step Stones adheres to a “whatever it takes” approach to servicing youth and we go above and beyond to support their needs.

Why Work With Us:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package: includes 3K to paramedical services, and Short Term and Long-Term Disability including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Grief counselling available free of charge (in addition to benefits) for work related incidents
• Time-Off: 17 days vacation with a 1-day vacation increase per year worked, up to 35 day’s vacation
• Leave:8sick days, 3 personal days, 1.5 medical appointment days, bereavement allowance
• Professional Development:
  
  Training allowance of $700 per year
• Reimbursements:
  
  Mileage provided at a competitive rateand all staff are given a petty cash budget
• Tools you need to succeed:
  All staff receive a Mac Book, Headphones and access to our mobile friendly CRM system
• Extended Break: 1.5 lunch break healthy living program when you exercise for 30 minutes during lunch

The Opportunity

Step Stones for Youth is currently seeking a Youth Case Manager for our Connections Coordinator role within the Building Connections Program. This initiative is grounded in the belief that strong, supportive relationships are essential to creating long-term stability and improving outcomes for children and youth from the child welfare system. Our goal is to shift the primary supportive role from professional workers to trusted, non-professional community members by equipping them with the necessary training and guidance.

This is a meaningful opportunity to positively impact some of the most vulnerable youth in our society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support youth aged 10–25 who are connected to the child protection/welfare system and currently living in foster care or group homes.
• Engage youth in identifying and developing their own circles of support.
• Conduct thorough assessment to uncover and strengthen potential support networks, including extended family, culturally relevant groups, and community connections.
• Provide effective case management services tailored to each youth’s unique situation.
• Collaborate with community organizations throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
• Build and maintain relationships with youth and their existing or emerging support systems.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate intervention and develop safety plans.
• Maintain positive working relationships with foster and group home providers, caregivers, and CAS workers.
• Deliver services through an anti-oppression framework, recognizing and addressing anti-Black and Indigenous racism, poverty, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and diversity.

Other duties as assigned

Note:

This role is primarily community-based, with some work at our Toronto office.

Equal opportunity

Step Stones values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians…