Weekend Overnight Worker
4 days ago
Jan 21
- Written By Communications Phoenix
**FULL-TIME, PERMANENT**
**START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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.
**Position Overview**: The Weekend Overnight Worker is responsible for offering assistance, crisis intervention, and support to youth staying at the shelter overnight. The Weekend 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 Team Lead 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 annual salary, comprehensive group medical insurance plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 3% Employer paid RRSP contribution, 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 weeks of vacation in the second year, generous sick leave, a generous paid holiday schedule, in-house trainings, and professional development opportunities.
**Reports to**: Manager, Phoenix Youth Shelter.
**Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Hours of Work**: 40 hours weekly: Fridays 12:00am-8:00am, Saturdays 8:00pm-8:00am, Sundays 8:00pm-8:00am and Mondays 11:00pm
- 7:00am.
**KEY 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.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Strong understanding of youth development and the challenges related to housing insecurity.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and youth support skills.
- 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.
- Physically capable of handling light lifting, climbing stairs, and maintaining a moderately active work pace.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research for work-based purposes.
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor of Social Work or other relevant undergraduate degree.
- Registration or Candidacy for Registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body (if applicable).
- At least two years’ experience working in a youth residential setting.
- Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), suicide intervention (ASIST), standard first aid or a commitment to secure those requirements within six months of being hired. Please note some of these trainings are offered in-house.
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check mandatory.
- Experience working for a non-profit organization is an asset.
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