tropicana

Peer Support Worker, Black Justice Program

Scarborough, Ontario · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$29kDetected 2 days ago

CommunicationMentoring

About the role

Act as a positive, relatable role model, helping youth vision and work toward pathways out of gang involvement, theft rings, and other high-risk activity.
Monitor and understand relevant social media trends, platforms, and online youth culture to identify engagement opportunities and emerging risks, including online recruitment or escalation of conflict.
Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and case consultations with the Program Manager and program team.

Build authentic, trusting relationships with youth engaged in the program, drawing on shared lived experience where applicable.
Provide one-on-one mentorship, encouragement, and practical support to youth navigating reintegration, including accompanying youth to appointments, court dates, school, or employment activities as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of community dynamics, neighborhood-level youth networks, and emerging risks, including activity connected to gangs and theft rings.
Support the development of youth-facing communications and social media content that reflects authentic youth voice and community relevance.
Direct Peer Support
Collaborate with the Social Worker to ensure a coordinated, wraparound approach to each youth's care.
Contribute case notes, youth feedback, and engagement data to support the Project Evaluator in tracking program KPIs.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant Tropicana Community Services policies and professional boundaries.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

For more than 45 years, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) has been empowering youth, newcomers, seniors, and families throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Respond to youth in crisis or high-risk situations, escalating to the Social Worker or Program Manager as required.
Understanding of the justice system, incarceration, gang involvement, or high-risk activity is required.
Peer support training/certification, or a diploma or certificate in Social Service Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related field, is an asset but not required.

Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures.
Support youth in developing life skills, coping strategies, and goal setting related to education, employment, and community connection.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, to align with youth availability and community activity.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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