Safer Spaces Casual Housing Support Staff

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Safer Spaces Casual Housing Support Staff

Title: Safer Spaces Casual Housing Support Staff

Classification: Casual, Hourly

Hours: Casual shifts, mostly evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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

Safer Space is a transitional housing project for victims and survivors (ages 18 - 29) of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Engaging with the NSTAY (Nova Scotia Transition and Advocacy for Youth) program, this project provides youth in crisis with a safe space to stay so they can stabilize and take the first steps to regaining control over their lives. The program also provides participants with wraparound support and connects them with the services they need.

Role of Support Staff
- Provide support to participants at Safer Spaces.
- Assist with programming, including meal preparation, recreational activities.
- Log writing and other administrative duties.
- Attending monthly staff meetings.
- Basic maintenance and cleaning duties.
- Other duties as directed by the Management or the Safer Spaces coordinator.

Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience working in a supportive role.
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Good communication skills: able to negotiate and enforce policies, provide support and encouragement, and accurately maintain written logs.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR, ASIST, or willingness to obtain these at the start of employment.
- Enthusiasm and affinity for work with youth and young adults.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable.
- Must be able to provide a Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.

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 that 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: Casual Housing Support Staff.

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-31