Shym Live-in Residence Coordinator

4 months ago


Dartmouth, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Title**: SHYM Live-in Residence Coordinator

**Department**: Housing

**Reports to**: Housing Manager

**Job Classification**: Live-in, Permanent, Non-Management

**Remuneration**:There is no hourly rate or salary amount offered for this position; remuneration comes in the form of an unfurnished, one-bedroom apartment at no cost, including heat, electricity, free parking, and laundry facilities on site.**

**Location**: Dartmouth, NS

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Program Overview**

SHYM is a program of the YWCA Halifax which provides a safe and supportive living environment for single, vulnerable young mothers (ages 16 to 24) and their children in a 9-unit apartment complex. SHYM also provides individual case management and group programming that helps young moms, and their children develop the skills they need to build strong families in a safe, encouraging environment. SHYM Second Stage provides safe, affordable, supported housing for 5 women led, single parent families.

Live-in staff provide overnight on call coverage from 9pm-9am on a week on week off basis (7 nights on and 7 off). The Live-in staff are on call to the SHYM families in case of emergencies of both a support and facility nature.

This position shares duties with SHYM staff team and is responsible to provide emergency support to families of SHYM, including overnight on-call shifts. The Coordinator is also responsible to provide a clean and safe living environment for families.

**Role of the Live-in Residence Coordinator**

Advance the vision and mission of the YWCA Halifax.
- **Building Management**:_
- Clean and maintain common areas as needed while on shift, including helping clean vacant units
- Identifies, evaluates, and reports risks associated with the building, takes appropriate actions to address or alleviate risk, completes incident reports, and reports these to the Housing Manager
- Performs monthly facility fire and safety checks
- **Program Management**:_
- Manages communication path for all current tenant inquiries, passes information on to appropriate YWCA SHYM staff, and/or responds accordingly
- Respects the confidentiality of all families and ensures that all information is kept confidential
- Maintain written logs
- Maintain written and verbal communication regarding emergency incidents or situations with families
- Must be available for emergency and on call duties

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Must have current First Aid/CPR and NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training
- Subject to Criminal Records check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search
- Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible, demonstrate sound work ethics, and deal with families, staff, and others in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
- Must have experience working with confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
- Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries
- Must be comfortable working in a women and children only building and from a women-centered perspective
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to model healthy living and decision-making
- Experience caring for small children
- Experience acting in a supportive role

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview, but we want you to know that we understand lived experience of racialization, indigeneity, (dis)Ability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

Subject line**:SHYM Live-In**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
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