Youth Worker; Anti Human Trafficking

Youth Worker Anti Human Trafficking Department On Site Full Time, Permanent Level 6 Requisition Number: AHT-

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.

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we 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 to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

In this position the candidate will be part of the Anti-Human Trafficking team, and will be responsible for direct implementation of the Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement and policies as they pertain to residential care. Assisting with specialized day to day care and counselling to the young women residing in Supported Housing. The Youth Worker will be expected to work in an off-site program of Covenant House Toronto.

We are currently recruiting for 1 Full Time, Permanent, AHT Youth Worker. This is a replacement role within the organization

Please note this position involves working Day shifts (8am to 4pm) and Evening shifts (3pm to 11pm).

• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; individual counseling with youth. Establishing and maintain safety plan, as needed.
• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention techniques in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma.
• Acting as caregiver; assisting youth with nightly routines and sleep hygiene practices
• Acting as an advocate for youth both within the agency as well with external agencies.
• Management of external environment completing building resident safety checks and monitoring of surrounding community vis external cameras.
• Assisting in training of new staff
• To work and maintain the Sanctuary and safety of the AHT Transitional Homes for youth and staff.
• Perform all relevant documentation and ensure duties are completed e.g. Health & Safety Requirements, Participants Daily Notes (PDN’s), Communications Log, Petty Cash logbook, incident reports, wellness checks
• Stay up to date on all relevant communications, including staff/management/supervisory emails, client case notes, participant daily notes (PDN’s), training communications, policy, and procedures updates, etc.
• Promoting community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the individuals supported. Support participants to identify, work towards and achieve their goals/personal outcomes.

• 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 the youth in our care.
• First Aid, CPR and basic computer skills an asset.
• Ability to identify, assess and intervene differentially with youth in crisis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

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