Weekend Evening Support Worker

5 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time
Job Summary:

Phoenix Youth Programs is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Weekend Evening Worker to join our team at the Phoenix Youth Shelter. As a Weekend Evening Worker, you will play a vital role in providing assistance, crisis intervention, and support to youth staying at the shelter during your shifts.

Responsibilities:
  • 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 framework 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 the entire shift.
  • Fulfill significant cooking and cleaning responsibilities.
  • Provide relief coverage for the team staff meeting and conduct weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Social Work; or other relevant undergraduate degree; or an undergraduate degree and Human Services diploma.
  • 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 high level of understanding of youth development and the issues of homelessness.
  • Demonstrated exceptional level of interpersonal, communication, youth service, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated skill 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.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook and using the Internet.
  • Access to a vehicle is required (grocery pick-up).
About Phoenix Youth Programs:

Phoenix Youth Programs is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, safe, emergency accommodation to youth ages 16-24. We offer daily essentials, crisis intervention, and support to youth who seek our services.

What We Offer:
  • $45,987 annual salary
  • Comprehensive group medical insurance plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • RRSP contribution
  • Three weeks of vacation in the first year and four in the second
  • Generous sick leave
  • Generous paid holiday schedule
  • In-house trainings
  • Professional development opportunities

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