Weekday Overnight Worker

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

**WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT WORKER (100%), PHOENIX YOUTH SHELTER**

**FULL-TIME, TERM**

**TERM DATE: JANUARY 17, 2025 - MARCH 17, 2025 (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENSION)**

Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s over fourteen locations in Halifax, N.S. provide a continuum of care for youth aged 11-24 and their families. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

A staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve is of the utmost importance. Phoenix is committed to reducing barriers that have traditionally impacted access to employment and career growth. As such, we encourage those interested to self-identify their ethnicity, and or race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc. We also invite you to share your pronouns in your cover letter or resume
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**Position Overview**: The Weekday Overnight Worker is responsible for offering assistance, crisis intervention, and support to youth staying at the shelter overnight. The Weekday Overnight Worker must maintain wakefulness for the entire shift.

**Program Overview**: Phoenix Youth Shelter is a 20-bed emergency shelter that provides free, safe, emergency accommodations to youth ages 16-24. The Shelter supplies daily essentials (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) around the clock to youth who seek support. All residents have access to daily programming and are connected with a Key Worker who provides on-going guidance and support to help residents meet their identified goals.

The Weekday Overnight Worker will work in a shared office space in a four-storey residential building in the South End of Halifax. Access to the building is by stairs or ramp; access to the upper floors of the building is by stairs only. The facility features gender-neutral washrooms, a shared kitchen, private and shared offices, common areas for youth, private bedrooms for youth, hygiene supplies, and a donation room. Staff are provided with meals and snacks on shift.

**Compensation**:$51,207 (prorated for the term), Employee and Family Assistance Program, 4% of wages as vacation pay, in-house trainings, and professional development opportunities.

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours weekly: Monday
- Friday, 11pm - 7am

**Location**: Phoenix Youth Shelter, 1094 Tower Rd. Halifax, NS.

**Reports to**: Manager, Phoenix Youth Shelter

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work with youth and other Phoenix programs to create effective case plans that address the issues of those who experience homelessness.
- Assess and address the immediate and basic needs of the program’s youth.
- Ensure the program delivery is congruent with Phoenix’s mission, vision, and philosophy.
- Work in accordance with Phoenix’s policies, procedures, and philosophy of practice.
- Supervise and monitor the program’s overnight activities and ensure that policies, security, and safety are maintained.
- Provide therapeutic support, crisis intervention and programming for the youth.
- Maintain wakefulness for entire shift.
- Fulfill significant cooking and cleaning responsibilities.
- Contribute to building maintenance to ensure a therapeutic milieu.
- Complete and maintain all logs, files and records as required and ensure confidentiality is protected.
- Communicate overnight activities with daytime staff.
- Train new staff and field placement students as required.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Relevant Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or Social Services diploma or degree.
- Registration or Candidacy for Registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body (if applicable).
- A minimum of two years’ experience working in a youth residential setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of youth development and the issues of housing insecurity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, youth service and organizational skills.
- Adept at using anti-oppressive practice (harm reduction, narrative practice, a client-directed approach, and a social justice perspective).
- Knowledge of mental health issues, substance abuse and crisis intervention.
- Ability to lead a shift and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Physical ability to lift light loads, walk up and down stairs, and maintain a fairly active pace.
- Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), suicide intervention (ASIST), standard first aid or a commitment to secure those requirements within six months of being hired (These trainings are offered in-house).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook and using the Internet for work related functions.

**TO APPLY**:

- Please note that interviews may take place during the posting period.

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