Victim Services Toronto (VST) provides trauma-informed support and advocacy in the moment for any person in Toronto who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy. We also work to prevent violence through community engagement.

VST is an equal opportunity employer that values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout VST operations, policies, culture, and hiring practices. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Persons identifying as visible minorities, indigenous, with disabilities, of any sexual orientation, of any gender identity, or from any other equity-deserving group strongly are encouraged to apply. To read VST’s full equity statement, please refer to: https://www.victimservicestoronto.com/anti-oppressive-equity-statement

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of youth? Victim Services Toronto (VST) is looking for a dynamic Child and Youth Engagement and Prevention Facilitator to champion critical programming that equips young people with vital skills for safety, well-being, and healthy relationships.

This full-time, one-year contract role is at the heart of VST's mission. You'll primarily lead and coordinate our T.E.A.R.™ Program, focusing on engaging educational workshops and empowering youth leadership initiatives. You'll be instrumental in supporting and coordinating youth leadership programs. This means responding to community and school requests and ensuring our content is current, impactful, and tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental levels.

A deep and nuanced understanding of systemic racism, discrimination, and various forms of oppression is fundamental to this role. You will leverage this critical awareness to not only inform but also actively shape the development and delivery of equitable, culturally safe, and inclusive programs that recognize how intersecting factors influence youth's experiences with and understanding of abuse and unhealthy relationships. Building on this, comprehensive knowledge of gender-based violence (GBV), consent education, and healthy relationship frameworks is essential. You'll integrate this understanding to deliver all your work through a trauma-informed lens, providing sensitive and effective support that empowers youth to recognize, respond to, and ultimately reduce the risk of GBV. This involves arming them with the essential skills and knowledge to foster and maintain healthy relationships, promote respectful communication, and challenge harmful norms.

We're seeking an aspiring or recently graduated teacher, or someone with equivalent experience in education or youth programming. The ideal candidate will be comfortable delivering impactful workshops on topics like cyber violence, healthy relationships, and human trafficking to Grade 7-12 students. While the primary focus is on youth, you'll also have the opportunity to work with young children, utilizing experiential learning and play-based pedagogy. You'll report to the Director of Community Engagement, EDI and Policy, playing a vital role in enhancing public safety and supporting vulnerable populations across Toronto.

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, though flexibility will be needed for occasional evenings or weekends to meet program and agency needs.

Key Responsibilities:

T.E.A.R.™ Program (Youth: Grades 7-12 & Youth Leaders)

• Respond to requests from schools, Toronto Police Service (TPS), and the community for youth workshops.
• Engage in outreach to promote youth workshops and programming.
• Coordinate scheduling and cancellations of workshops for self and the presenter team using the scheduling system.
• Provide input into modifications of workshops to ensure they are current, relevant, and accessible to diverse communities.
• Effectively deliver cyber violence, healthy relationship, and human trafficking workshops, virtually and in-person, to Grade 7-12 students as the primary facilitator.
• Address questions and concerns from students and teachers during workshops.
• Appropriately handle student disclosures and make referrals to the agency as needed.

Safety Building Blocks Project (Children: Grades 1-4)

• Lead the development of five original educational modules for Grades 1-4 students, focusing on body autonomy & consent, digital citizenship & online safety, emotional regulation & mental health, healthy relationships & anti-bullying, and family & community safety networks.
• Develop live, play-based classroom presentations and accompanying teacher guides with curriculum-linked follow-up activities.
• Create parent/caregiver handouts to extend learning into the home.
• Consult with educators and parents/caregivers to finalize module themes and content, ensuring age-appropriateness, trauma-informed approaches, and cultural responsiveness.
• Support the design and French translation of materials to ensure accessibility and engagement.
• Assist with the development of a digital landing page on VST's website for resource access.
• Contribute to program evaluation by collecting teacher and parent/caregiver feedback, tracking outputs (e.g., modules created, students reached, teachers engaged).

Training, Recruitment & Administration

• Assist with training and mentoring.
• Maintain accurate statistical data on workshops and the leadership program, along with up-to-date volunteer records.
• Monitor T.E.A.R.™ program emails on a daily basis and respond accordingly.

Agency and Team Responsibilities

• Actively participate in VST events and initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach efforts, community booths, relevant committees, and training sessions.
• Comply with all agency and Toronto Police Service policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership through example, embodying VST’s values.
• Report feedback from volunteers, staff, and community partners to the Director of Community Engagement, EDI and Policy.
• Attend monthly team meetings, staff meetings, and individual supervision meetings.
• Report important events or conflicts to the Director of Community Engagement, EDI and Policy in a timely manner.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Community Engagement, EDI and Policy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant degree or diploma with a specialization in fields such as Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and lived experience
• A minimum of 2 years of direct facilitation experience working with diverse groups of children and/or youth
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills, comfortable presenting on sensitive topics like sexual violence, human trafficking, and consent, while effectively adapting content for various age groups and audiences
• Demonstrated comfort and experience effectively delivering workshops and engaging both children (Grades 1-4) and youth (Grades 7-12)
• Proven ability to develop age-appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive educational content tailored for diverse learning styles and varying developmental levels
• Expertise in utilizing various learning modalities (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic, read/write) and approaches such as experiential learning and play-based pedagogy to engage audiences effectively
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and design tools like Canva
• Capable of managing administrative tasks related to program delivery, including engaging with school administrative staff and independently booking presentations
• Ability to appropriately handle student disclosures and make necessary referrals in a sensitive, trauma-informed manner
• Demonstrated creativity in designing and delivering engaging presentations and activities, including the use of props and interactive methods
• A highly collaborative mindset with a proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including schools, community partners, volunteers, and VST staff
• A deep understanding of systemic racism, discrimination, and various forms of oppression, and the proven ability to apply this knowledge to develop and deliver equitable, culturally safe, and inclusive programs for children and youth
• Comprehensive knowledge of gender-based violence (GBV), consent education, and healthy relationship frameworks, coupled with a proven ability to integrate anti-oppressive, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed approaches into all program aspects
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet program and agency needs, which may include occasional evenings or weekends
• Comfortable traveling across Toronto (including Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough) for workshops and outreach; ability to navigate the city efficiently
• Skilled in data management and record-keeping, with the ability to track program outputs and key performance indicators to inform program effectiveness and reporting

Additional Assets:

• Fluency in French (both written and verbal) is a significant asset, to support material translation and engagement with diverse communities
• A valid G level Driver’ License in good standing and access to a vehicle

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Toronto Police Service (TPS) Vulnerable Sector Check

Our Location:

This position will be in the community and remote, with occasional in office work at our head office located at 40 College St. Toronto or another VST dedicated location.

We recognize that applicants, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, racialized communities, with lived experiences and other equity-deserving communities, may have varied, complex, and historical experiences with law enforcement.

The final stage of recruitment also includes a Vulnerable Sector Check. We recognize this information may affect applicants differently and share it to support informed decision-making throughout the application process.

How To Apply:

If you're passionate about contributing to the safety and well-being of children and youth in our community, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to . To effectively showcase your practical skills and approach, kindly include two relevant work samples with your application. These could be:

• An educational resource you've developed, such as a lesson plan, a workshop outline designed for children or youth, a teaching aid, or a parent/caregiver handout. This sample should demonstrate your ability to create age-appropriate, trauma-informed, and engaging content.
• A 1–2-minute video demonstrating your engagement or creative content creation. This could be a clip from a presentation you gave, a brief overview of an interactive activity you successfully facilitated for a youth group or classroom, or a short piece of educational content you've created. This sample should highlight your ability to connect with and motivate your target audience.

In your email's subject line, please include "Application for the Child and Youth Engagement and Prevention Facilitator – [Your Name]".

VST recognizes and values a diversity of experience, including but not limited to work experience and education- but lived and life experience as well. Please ensure this is clearly indicated in your cover letter and resume.

Victim Services Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request by emailing .