Thrive Program Youth Worker

Overview

Thrive Program Youth Worker at Covenant House Toronto

Position:
Youth Worker — Thrive Transitional Program (Etobicoke) | On Site | Full Time, Permanent | Level 6

Requisition Number: TTP-, TTP-

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 the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.

Overview:
In this position the candidate will be responsible for direct implementation of Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement and policies as they pertain to residential care. This is a new role within the organization with two Full Time, Permanent Thrive Youth Worker positions. Shifts include day (8am-4pm) and evening (3pm-11pm), with two Saturdays per monthly rotation.

• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; individual counseling with youth.
• Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma.
• Acting as an advocate for youth both within the agency and with external agencies.
• Maintaining client files, intakes, discharges, case summaries, and completion of all necessary forms pertinent to youths' plans.
• Providing direct support to Case Managers.

• 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 specific issues related to street youth.
• First Aid, CPR and basic computer skills an asset.
• Ability to identify, assess and intervene with youth in crisis as individually needed.
• Ability to work from a trauma-informed lens.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the description, apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by January 13th, 2026. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

Use of AI and Technology in the Hiring Process
Covenant House Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. However, we do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While our ATS may apply automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. No hiring decisions are made by AI.

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment
At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto’s success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2

SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations

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