Aht Youth Worker (Per Diem)

Anti Human Trafficking Youth Worker

Day / Evening / Overnight Shift - Per Diem

For forty years, we have maintained a steadfast dedication to our mission: supporting the vulnerable youth who come through our doors. To this day, we remain committed to this duty.

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 24/7 crisis shelter and transitional housing on-site and in the community, along with comprehensive services including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and after-care. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

As a national leader, we educate and advocate for long-term change to improve the lives of vulnerable youth. This includes influencing public policy, leading awareness and prevention programs and continually building and sharing our knowledge. As a learning organization, we strive for excellence and programs with impact.

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.

Thanks to our donors, who contribute 80 per cent of our $44.2-million annual operating budget, we are able to deliver these comprehensive programs and services.

Overview:

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 day to day care and counselling to the young women residing in short term transitional housing for survivors of sex trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation. The Youth Worker will be expected to work in an off-site program of Covenant House Toronto. The shifts consist of day shifts and evening shifts, Monday through Friday

Please note that a condition of employment is that staff are required to work a minimum of 5 shifts per month. This role will be required a combination of days evenings and overnight shifts to meet the staffing needs of the department

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining client files, intakes, discharges, case summaries, completion of all necessary forms pertinent to youths' plans.
• Assisting in training of new staff.
• Packing up youth's belongings after discharge, ensuring it is properly labelled and stored to prevent any loss of items.
• Acting as an advocate for youth both within the agency as well with external agencies.
• To work and maintain the Sanctuary and safety of the House for 6 youth and staff.
• Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma.
• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; individual informal counseling with youth.
• Planning and facilitating therapeutic programming for youth
• Liaise with youth’s internal and external supports to ensure wrap-around care
• Management of external environment; by supervisor’s request completing building checks and searches.
• Acting as caregiver; assisting youth with daily routines and laundry.

Qualification, Experience:

• Knowledge of adolescent developmental theory and specific issues related to street youth.
• Minimum two years experience in a shelter or residential setting.
• College or university degree or diploma in child and youth work or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• First Aid, CPR and basic computer skills an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to identify, assess and intervene differentially with youth in crisis.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume directly this posting on or before May 25, 2023

Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As an employer, Covenant House is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who represent diverse communities. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Covenant House recruitment process.

To ensure the safety of our staff, youth and volunteers, Covenant House Toronto has implemented a mandatory COVID 19 Vaccination Policy in compliance with the City of Toronto. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, exemptions will only be granted to individuals based on applicable medical/religious grounds.

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