Covenant House Street Outreach Worker

Make a difference in the lives of youth at Covenant House as a Full-Time Street Outreach Worker in Downtown Toronto. Focus on building trust and providing essential support in community settings.

This role requires engaging with youth experiencing homelessness using trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches. You will address immediate needs, including food and crisis intervention, while fostering connections to long-term services such as housing and education. Emphasizing safety and professionalism is crucial in this impactful position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach in encampments, shelters, and community spaces

• Build trusting relationships with youth using empathetic engagement

• Provide basic necessities and crisis interventions on-site

• Supply harm reduction tools such as naloxone kits

• Assist youth with navigation to external support services

Requirements:

• Diploma in Child & Youth Work or Social Work

• 2–3 years experience with vulnerable youth

• Knowledge of mental health and trauma-informed practice

• Comfort with crisis de-escalation

• Familiarity with community resources and services

Empower youth facing homelessness through dedicated outreach and essential support at Covenant House in Toronto.
#J-18808-Ljbffr