Contract Youth Worker (Mat Leave)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Toronto is seeking a Youth Worker to provide direct support to at-risk youth. The role involves assessing needs, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Candidates should have a degree in child and youth work and relevant experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

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 situations.
• Maintaining client files and providing direct support to Case Managers.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Education

College or university degree or diploma in child and youth work

Tools

First Aid

CPR

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.

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter, transitional housing options on-site and in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and protecting all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

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

1. Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; providing individual counseling with youth.
2. Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma.
3. Acting as an advocate for youth both within the agency and with external agencies.
4. Maintaining client files, intakes, discharges, case summaries, and completing all necessary forms pertinent to youths' plans.
5. Providing direct 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, and basic computer skills are assets.
• Ability to identify, assess, and intervene with youth in crisis as needed.
• Ability to work from a trauma-informed perspective.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

What We Offer

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

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

This schedule is Monday to Friday, alternating weekly: Week 1: 8am-4pm, Week 2: 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 inclusion of equity groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized individuals, gender-diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, requests for accommodation will be accepted during the recruitment process.