Team Leader, Crisis Program

2 days ago


Vancouver BC VB N, Canada Covenant House International Full time $30,650 - $45,498 per year

The Impact a Team Leader in the Crisis Program can make:

Your primary role as a Team Leader is to be responsible for operation of Crisis Shelter and Youth Workers on Shift and for direct implementation of Covenant House philosophy and policies as they pertain to residential care.

How you will contribute:

  • Responsible for direct implementation of Covenant House philosophy and policies as they pertain to residential care
  • Assign shift responsibilities and duties
  • Coordinate intakes, assessments, discharges
  • Ensure structure and adherence to daily routines
  • Ensure quality control in case management
  • Manage crisis intervention including briefing, debriefing
  • Facilitate team meetings including shift change
  • Supervise youth workers on shift
  • Co-ordinate youth workers on shift
  • Oversee therapeutic milieu
  • Ensure adherence to and role model Covenant House principles and core values
  • Ensure safety and security of clients, staff, and property
  • Regular security checks of interior and exterior of building
  • Other duties as required

Compensation:

The successful candidate can expect a starting hourly rate of between $30.65 and $38.32 depending on factors such as internally equity, experience, competencies, and education. Once hired, the hourly rates are reviewed annually following the annual performance review and successful employees have the opportunity for their hourly rate to increase, over time, up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $45.98.

Who are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

  • Diploma or degree related to social service
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
  • Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs is required

Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Familiar with the challenges facing youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability
  • Familiarity with substance misuse
  • Leadership and team building skills

Schedule: Overnights: Saturday and Sunday 7:30pm-7:30am, Monday 10:00pm-7:30am, alternating Tuesday 10:30pm-7:30am

Department: Crisis Program - Men's



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