Make a difference as a Youth Worker in the Cooking For Life program at Covenant House. This full-time contract position is focused on youth engagement and support in a 24/7 workplace. The CFL Youth Worker will implement Covenant House’s mission while aiding youth in developing essential employment readiness, life skills, and culinary abilities.

The ideal candidate will use a strengths-based approach to foster personal growth, resilience, and confidence within youth. The role involves direct support, skill facilitation, and coordination for successful training program delivery. Key Responsibilities:

- Build supportive relationships with youth in a safe environment
- Conduct individual and group check-ins for participant wellbeing
- Provide coaching on workplace readiness and communication skills




- Assist youth in accessing wraparound services and navigating challenges
- Support Chef Instructor and facilitate culinary learning in the kitchen Requirements:
- Degree in Child and Youth Care or related field
- Minimum two years' experience with at-risk youth
- Experience facilitating workshops and life skills programming
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices
- Excellent relationship-building and crisis intervention skills Be the guiding force in youth empowerment through cooking and life skills development at Covenant House.

📌 Covenant House Youth Worker - Cooking for Life (Toronto)
🏢 Covenant House International
📍 Toronto