Overnight Youth Worker (Aht Per Diem)

Anti Human Trafficking Youth Worker

Overnight Per Deim

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 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. The Overnight worker will be overseeing and responsible for this off-site program during the hours of 10:30 pm. and 8:30 a.m. This position is supported by the supervisory/management On-Call in the need for consultation and emergencies.

Please be aware that this is an Overnight position, hours 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Selected candidates will be required to work a minimum of 5 shifts per month.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with youth’s internal and external supports to ensure wrap-around care
• Support & respond with a Trauma Informed Lens in crisis situations of physical and verbal conflict, medical and mental health crisis for youth.
• Crisis intervention in situations of physical confrontation, medical and psychiatric emergencies, and for youth who have recently experienced trauma.
• Planning and facilitating therapeutic programming for youth
• Management of external environment; by supervisor’s request completing building checks and searches.
• To work and maintain the Sanctuary and safety of the House for 6 youth and staff.
• Ongoing assessment of youths' needs; individual informal counseling with youth.
• Completing client intakes, discharges, case summaries, completion of all necessary forms pertinent to youths' plans.
• 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.
• Monitor and support youth while under the influence of substances and contact appropriate supports if needed
• Assisting youth with daily routines such as cooking, laundry and sleep hygiene and mentoring, role modelling for the development of independent living skills

Qualification, Experience:

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

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume directly to this job 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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