About the role
Peer Mentor Community Housing Department On Site Part Time, Contract (12 Months) Level 2 Requisition Number: CHD-2025-001 & CHD-2025-002
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.
Overview In this position the candidate will be responsible for direct implementation of the Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement and policies as they pertain to residential care. This successful candidate will focus solely on youth mentorship within the Supported Lodging Program at Covenant House Toronto.
We are currently recruiting for 2 Part Time Contract Peer Mentors. These are new position within the organization. Responsibilities:
- To establish relationships with the youth to provide mentorship, support and life skills to the youth as they engage in their transition into independence
- To document and communicate any behavioral changes/concerns, incidents
- To invite and encourage youth engage in program expectations
- To promote positive shared space activities to create a successful communal living experience for the youth
- To act as mediator for peer challenges and model collaborative problem solving with the youth
- To conduct/participate in house meetings and weekly Community Meals
- To work collaboratively with the Follow Up Worker to support case planning and engage in post-program, After-Care activities
- Available for 21 hours a week
- To ensure that a safe and clean environment is maintained
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with high needs populations in a mentoring role
- Knowledge of trauma informed care models and needs of this specialized population of youth
- Can be employed full/part time or is a full time/part time student
- Demonstrated initiative, independence, maturity and critical thinking skills
- Basic computer skills and a willingness to attend other trainings as necessary
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.
Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by September 8, 2025. 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.
About Covenant House Toronto
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 24-7 services to more than 300 young people each day.
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.
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 housing options, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.
Thanks to our donors, who contribute almost 80 per cent of our $33-million annual operating budget, we are able to deliver these comprehensive programs and services.
Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.
About the role
Peer Mentor Community Housing Department On Site Part Time, Contract (12 Months) Level 2 Requisition Number: CHD-2025-001 & CHD-2025-002
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.
Overview In this position the candidate will be responsible for direct implementation of the Covenant House’s philosophy, mission statement and policies as they pertain to residential care. This successful candidate will focus solely on youth mentorship within the Supported Lodging Program at Covenant House Toronto.
We are currently recruiting for 2 Part Time Contract Peer Mentors. These are new position within the organization. Responsibilities:
- To establish relationships with the youth to provide mentorship, support and life skills to the youth as they engage in their transition into independence
- To document and communicate any behavioral changes/concerns, incidents
- To invite and encourage youth engage in program expectations
- To promote positive shared space activities to create a successful communal living experience for the youth
- To act as mediator for peer challenges and model collaborative problem solving with the youth
- To conduct/participate in house meetings and weekly Community Meals
- To work collaboratively with the Follow Up Worker to support case planning and engage in post-program, After-Care activities
- Available for 21 hours a week
- To ensure that a safe and clean environment is maintained
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with high needs populations in a mentoring role
- Knowledge of trauma informed care models and needs of this specialized population of youth
- Can be employed full/part time or is a full time/part time student
- Demonstrated initiative, independence, maturity and critical thinking skills
- Basic computer skills and a willingness to attend other trainings as necessary
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.
Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by September 8, 2025. 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.
About Covenant House Toronto
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 24-7 services to more than 300 young people each day.
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.
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 housing options, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.
Thanks to our donors, who contribute almost 80 per cent of our $33-million annual operating budget, we are able to deliver these comprehensive programs and services.
Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.