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Social Worker MSW - CYMH
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
…patient and family-centered approach, the MCH MUMC CYMHP Social Worker conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their…
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foundry worker
Paber Aluminium
Cap-Saint-Ignace, QC
- Full-time
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
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Occupational Therapist - Langley Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Langley (District), BC · City of Langley, BC
- $45.15 to $56.17 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Provides occupational therapy to clients of all ages, and/or adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities, with acute, rehabilitative, chronic or palliative health care…
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Transitional Housing Support Worker - FT
Nisa Helpline
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Collaborate with the Child & Youth Worker and Mental Health Counsellor as appropriate.
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Pregnancy Outreach Worker
Canadian Mothercraft Society
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related to child care and…
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S2627-257 - Temporary Youth Support Worker - ICY
Comox Valley Schools - School District 71
Courtenay, BC
- Temporary
Youth Support Worker - ICY, 30 hours per week. The current rate of pay is $33.21 per hour plus 16.3% in lieu of benefits.
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Temporary Social Worker
HPEDSB - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Belleville, ON
- Internship
Reporting directly to the School Principal and the Mental Health Lead, the Social Worker works as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, recommendations and support…
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Educational Assistant – Special Education, Long Term Occasional Position
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
Amherstview, ON
- Internship
1.0 FTE - Working 6 hours and 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Educational Assistant (50%) - Woodroffe HS - TERM (8:30-12:00)
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
The successful candidate will possess a community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent, and a minimum of 1-2 years of related…
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LTO EA Level D - Extended Day Before School - 6.25 hrs/wk
Waterloo Region District School Board
Wellesley, ON
- Full-time
Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
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Complex Care Itinerant Educational Assistant System Support (100%) - Regular (External/Casual)
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Ottawa, ON · Nepean, ON
- Part-time
Child and Youth Worker diploma, DSW diploma, or equivalent combination of skills, education and experience required.
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LTO EA Level D - Extended Day After School - 10.83 hrs/wk
Waterloo Region District School Board
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
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Child and Youth Counsellor I, Benjamin Road (Casual) - 6275E
Starling Community Services
Waterloo, ON
- Part-time
Undertakes various Child and Youth Care Worker duties in the assigned service area and works with the Primary Youth Worker, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
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Support Services Worker - Temporary Full Time
Hopewell Support Services
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
The Support Services Worker works as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a biopsychosocial model of treatment and intervention for children, youth, and…
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Child & Youth Worker - NH Hamilton
Nisa Helpline
Hamilton, ON
- Part-time
Job Title Child & Youth Worker Job Status Part-time (10-15hrs/week)
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Early Years Educator - Part Time
YMCA of Three Rivers
Guelph, ON
- Part-time
Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Work /Child and Youth Care or Bachelors of Education or Social Service Worker or Social Work or Recreation and Leisure
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Investigation Supervisor/ Compliance Supervisor or Fraud Prevention Investigation Supervisor
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Saint-Paul, NB · St.-Paul, NB
- Full-time
Work Shifts: Day Shift
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Occupational Therapist - RTW
Lifemark Health Group
Kamloops, BC
- $55 to $70 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…Lifemark, your work makes a real difference - expanding access to care and creating lasting impact in the communities you…
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Psychiatry
Health Match BC
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
The Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit has 8 beds and the program runs seven days per week
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Psychiatry
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Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
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Community Youth Worker - REPOST
City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
The Community Youth Worker (CYW) is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, promoting and implementing a community-based youth services program in partnership with site…
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Mental Health Support Worker (FT) - Mistahimaskwa House
Catholic Social Services Alberta
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of various strategies, and reporting on the progress of each client. In this position, you…
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Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program - BC Children’s Hospital
Sanya’k̓ula
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…experience facilitating child or adolescent groups? Acting as a youth care worker, BC Children's Hospital is seeking a Youth & Family Counsellor to support patients on the Child Psychiatry…
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Child and Youth Care Worker - Blue sky Family Care - Corner Brook - Casual
Brightisle
Corner Brook, NL
- Part-time
Blue sky is an organization dedicated to helping children and youth. Based in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are constantly evolving to provide specialized care services in support of…
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Child and Youth Care Worker - Blue sky Family Care - Corner Brook - Casual
Seafair
Corner Brook, NL
- Full-time
Blue sky is an organization dedicated to helping children and youth. Based in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are constantly evolving to provide specialized care services in support of…

Covenant House Toronto

Peer Support Worker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Residents Department

Full-Time, Permanent

Level 4

Requisition Number: RES-2026-022

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 life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet 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.

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people

Purpose:

The Peer Support Workers draw upon their lived expertise to engage and support youth accessing Residential Services Programs at Covenant House Toronto. Through relationship-building, mentorship, life skills development, resource navigation, and the sharing of lived expertise, the Peer Support Worker helps youth build connections and work towards their goals.

Working from a harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-oppressive, and youth- centered framework, the Peer Support Worker contributes to a safe and inclusive environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role also supports organizational learning by bringing the perspective of lived expertise into service delivery, program development, and quality improvement initiatives

We are currently recruiting for 1 Peer Support Worker; this is a replacement role within our organization. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, rotating between day shifts 8:00am - 4:00pm one week, and evening shifts 3:00pm - 11:00pm , the next. Some schedule flexibility is required based on program needs.

Responsibilities:

Youth Engagement

Engage with youth across all Residential Services programs, including Winter Respite, Shelter, Thrive, Madison House, and Rights of Passage.
Build trusting relationships with youth through intentional and appropriate use of lived expertise.
Identify relevant community resources and support youth in accessing services.
Advocate alongside youth to help them navigate systems and access services.

Life Skills And Activities

Utilize lived expertise to support youth in identifying strengths, exploring opportunities, and working toward their goals.
Organize, facilitate, and supervise like skills workshops and activities.
Encourage youth participation in life skills programming.
Maintain accurate records of like skills programming, participation, and attendance.
Support youth in navigating community supports and resources.

Peer Support

Provide one-to-one peer support through mentorship, goal setting, and resource navigation.
Maintain professional boundaries while fostering authentic and supportive relationships with youth

Documentation and Administration

Document youth interactions in ETO.
Complete all required documentation, reports, and case notes.
Participate in trainings, team meetings, and professional development.
Collaborate with program teams and community partners.
Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

High school Diploma and/or equivalent
Completion of Peer Support training is an asset
Lived expertise related to homeless, housing instability, mental health challenges, substance use or other relevant experiences
Demonstrated ability to use lived expertise professionally.
Knowledge of community resources, housing supports, mental health services, and substance use services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, harm reduction, and trauma-informed framework.
First Aid, CPR, UMAB and basic computer skills (ETO, SMIS, Word, Excel, etc.) an asset
Maintains strict confidentiality, except where disclosure is required due to concerns of child abuse, neglect, or risk of harm to self or others.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Vulnerable Sector Check required

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the description, apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we Offer:

Meaningful work.
Competitive compensation.
Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by October 30th, 2026. 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. However, we do 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

At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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Responsibilities

Engage and support youth across residential programs through peer mentorship, relationship-building, life skills activities, goal setting, advocacy, and help accessing community resources. Document interactions and program participation, collaborate with colleagues and community partners, and contribute lived expertise to program development and quality improvement.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and relevant lived expertise and the ability to use it professionally are expected; peer support training is an asset. Candidates should know community, housing, mental health, and substance use resources, work within harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work evenings and weekends; a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Skills

Peer Support
Youth Engagement
Mentorship
Goal Setting
Resource Navigation
Life Skills Development
Workshop Facilitation
Advocacy
Relationship Building
Professional Boundaries
Documentation
Community Resource Knowledge
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Practice
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Communication

Benefits

Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym Membership Discounts
City Bike Rental Discounts
Auto and Home Insurance Discounts

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Keywords

Peer Support
Lived Expertise
Youth Services
Residential Services
Homelessness
Housing Instability
Mental Health
Substance Use
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Practice
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Anti-Racist Practice
Life Skills
Mentorship
Goal Setting
Resource Navigation
Community Resources
Housing Supports
Advocacy
ETO
SMIS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
First Aid
CPR
UMAB
Vulnerable Sector Check
Confidentiality
Quality Improvement

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