Covenant House Street Outreach Specialist

Make a difference as a Street Outreach Worker at Covenant House in downtown Toronto. Engage with youth at risk of homelessness, providing essential support and services in the community.

Covenant House is seeking a full-time, permanent Street Outreach Worker to connect directly with youth experiencing homelessness. In this role, you will utilize trauma-informed practices and harm reduction approaches to build trusting relationships. Responsibilities include emergency support, access to essential services, and crisis stabilization in various community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach in encampments and shelters

• Build relationships using trauma-informed practice

• Provide basic needs support like food and clothing

• Distribute harm reduction tools such as naloxone

• Assist youth in accessing essential community services

Requirements:

• Diploma in Child & Youth Work or Social Work

• 2-3 years of experience with vulnerable youth

• Knowledge in crisis intervention and safety planning

• Empathetic, non-judgmental engagement skills

• Familiarity with community resources and housing supports

Support young people with compassion and proactive outreach while promoting their long-term stability at Covenant House.
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