Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community – wherever you are on your personal journey. Our vision – a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel empowered to lead healthier lives. The Friends of Ruby Drop-In…
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Dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Toronto.
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Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body, and community – wherever you are on your personal journey.
Our vision – a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel empowered to lead healthier lives.
The Friends of Ruby Drop-In Centre at 489 Queen St. East is a welcoming and supportive space in downtown Toronto for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 to create community and access free resources and services. We are open Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM. The Drop-In Center offers meals, supplemental groceries, activities, support groups and community. We offer barrier-free one-on-one counselling, support with gender identity and sexual orientation, and help to access housing, health care, and employment.
Our Drop-In Center is Located at 489 Queen St. East, LL01
Friends of Ruby was founded in 2014 by Egale Canada as Egale Youth Services to meet the needs of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2019, Friends of Ruby became an independent charity.
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
489 Queen St E, Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario M5A1V1, CA
Business categories
Charity
Homeless Shelter
LGBT
Mental Health
Non Profit
Personal Care and Hygiene
Social Assistance
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Non-profit and NGO
Other recorded names
Friends of Ruby
Specialties
Mental Health
Housing
Queer Health
Wellness
and 2SLGBTQIA
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0
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3+ YOECandidates need post-secondary education or experience in social services or a related field, plus 3+ years working with youth or in mental health, addictions or residential settings. Crisis intervention skills, teamwork and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check are required.
Harm reduction, Social sciences, Mental health, Crisis intervention, Communication skills, Teamwork
Candidates need post-secondary education in social services, social sciences or humanities, or equivalent experience. They need experience working with youth or in mental health and addictions, and facilitating programming with anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and legal eligibility to work in Canada are required.
Crisis intervention, Collaboration, Social sciences, Mental health, CPR, First Aid
Candidates need post-secondary education in HR or business (CHRL preferred), supervisory experience, deep knowledge of Ontario employment law, and experience building HR policies and handling employee relations. They also need compensation and pay equity experience, HRIS proficiency, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtCandidates need a master's degree in social work, counselling psychology or a related discipline, and registration in good standing with a college that allows psychotherapy. They also need 10 to 15 years of mental health and addictions clinical experience and 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience.
Candidates need a master's degree in social work, psychology, counselling or a related field, and membership in good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO (RSW or RP). They also need post-licensure experience counselling 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth, and training in evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT or MBCT.
Case management, Crisis intervention, Counselling, Direct inward dialing, Mental health, Hazard assessment
7+ YOEFriends of Ruby needs a CPA or CFA designation, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and 7-10 years of progressive financial management experience, including a budget of $6M or more. Candidates also need hands-on QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills, and must be authorized to work in Canada and live in Ontario.
QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
Candidates need to be interested in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and in creating safe, inclusive spaces. Applicants must not have accessed the organization's services in the past 12 months, and some roles may require a Vulnerable Sector Check.