Overnight Shelter Youth Worker

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Overview

Covenant House Toronto 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 the 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. Covenant House Toronto has supported more than 10,000 young people since 1982.

This role is specifically for overnight shifts from 10 : 30pm – 8 : 30am. We are currently recruiting for 1 Full Time Permanent Overnight Youth Worker. This is a replacement role within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service to Youth : Ongoing assessment and attendance to youth’s needs, both physical and emotional, from a trauma informed lens.
• Assist with the development of a plan that addresses the expressed needs and goals of the client, in conjunction with them and the Case Manager.
• Facilitate the development of life skills and recreational activities through individual and group work.
• Meet with youth daily to offer support and assistance with plan elements.
• Connect youth to community resources and social supports as needed.
• Complete intake interviews and facilitate discharges from the program when appropriate in consultation with the Shift Supervisor.
• Manage wake up and bedtime routines, room access as well as access to laundry, tokens, assistance from other resources within Covenant House, including HCS, Educational and Vocational Services and Community Support Services.
• Provide individual counseling and support and management of behavior within the environment.
• Monitor meals, the packing of belongings and the movement of youth in and out of the building through both the Residential Reception area and the Main Reception.
• Ensure safety and security of the environment is maintained. Greet visitors, staff and emergency services at the Main Reception entrance.
• Provide assistance during times of illness or crisis by contacting emergency services or by utilizing appropriate supports with the agency.

Case Management

Administrative Duties

Qualifications

What we Offer

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by September 26, 2025. 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. We 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 : Covenant House Toronto believes in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities. A request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation.

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