Make a difference in the lives of youth at Covenant House as a Full-Time Street Outreach Worker in Downtown Toronto. Focus on building trust and providing essential support in community settings.

This role requires engaging with youth experiencing homelessness using trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches. You will address immediate needs, including food and crisis intervention, while fostering connections to long-term services such as housing and education. Emphasizing safety and professionalism is crucial in this impactful position.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct outreach in encampments, shelters, and community spaces
• Build trusting relationships with youth using empathetic engagement
• Provide basic necessities and crisis interventions in office




• Supply harm reduction tools such as naloxone kits
• Assist youth with navigation to external support services

Requirements:
• Diploma in Child & Youth Work or Social Work
• 2–3 years experience with vulnerable youth
• Knowledge of mental health and trauma-informed practice
• Comfort with crisis de-escalation
• Familiarity with community resources and services

Empower youth facing homelessness through dedicated outreach and essential support at Covenant House in Toronto.
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📌 Covenant House Street Outreach Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Covenant House Toronto
📍 Ontario