Contract Youth Worker (Mat Leave)

Covenant House Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Toronto is seeking a Youth Worker to implement its mission in residential care. Responsibilities include assessing youth needs, providing counseling, and crisis intervention. The role offers meaningful work, competitive compensation, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership Discounts

City Bike Rentals Discounts

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a shelter or residential setting.
• Knowledge of adolescent developmental theory and issues related to street youth.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; providing individual counseling.
• Crisis intervention in emergencies and trauma.
• Maintaining client files and providing support to Case Managers.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Assessment

Trauma-Informed Approach

Education

College or university degree in child and youth work

Job description

Youth Worker

Location: Madison Site, Downtown, Toronto

Contract: 1 Year

Level: 6

Schedule: Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm and 3pm to 11pm)

About Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer a wide range of services to hundreds of young people every day. We provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect, meeting youth’s immediate needs and working together to achieve their future goals. Our services include 24/7 crisis shelter, transitional housing, health and well-being support, training, skill development, and ongoing care in the community. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported over 100,000 young people, dedicated to serving youth with respect and unconditional love.

Purpose of Position

The candidate will be responsible for the direct implementation of Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement, and policies as they pertain to residential care.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; providing individual counseling.
• Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and trauma.
• Acting as an advocate for youth within the agency and with external agencies.
• Maintaining client files, including intakes, discharges, case summaries, and relevant documentation.
• Providing support to Case Managers.

Qualifications

• College or university degree or diploma in child and youth work or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience in a shelter or residential setting.
• Knowledge of adolescent developmental theory and issues related to street youth.
• First Aid, CPR certification, and basic computer skills are assets.
• Ability to identify, assess, and intervene with youth in crisis.
• Trauma-informed approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work.
• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
• Employee perks such as discounts on gym memberships, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance, and others.

Interested candidates can apply directly to this posting by May 26, 2025. Only those selected for the next step will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please.

This role involves a schedule of Monday to Friday, alternating weekly shifts: 8am-4pm and 3pm-11pm.

At Covenant House Toronto, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming, respectful, and safe for all staff. We are committed to eliminating barriers and promoting equity for underrepresented and marginalized groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized individuals, gender-diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those with disabilities.

We adhere to the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and our Policy on Accommodation. Requests for accommodations during the recruitment process are welcome.

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