Weekend Overnight Worker 100% Phoenix Youth Shelter
at Phoenix Youth
Halifax, NS, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Sep, 2024 | USD 49716 Annual | 30 Jun, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Youth Development,Crisis Intervention,Non Violent Crisis Intervention,Cpi,Adt,Outlook,Stairs,Microsoft Outlook,Membership,Microsoft Word | No | No |
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Description:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of youth development and the issues of homelessness.
- Demonstrated exceptional level of interpersonal and youth service 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.
- Comfort and ability to work independently.
- Physical ability to lift light loads, walk up and down stairs, and maintain a fairly active pace.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and using the Internet.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and the social service delivery system is an asset
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.
TO APPLY: * Please note that interviews may take place during the posting period.
Please forward a resume and a cover letter (in Word or as a PDF document) with pertinent information about your qualifications by 11:59pm (ADT), Friday, July 12th, 2024, to: careers@phoenixyouth.ca with the subject line “WOW PYS 100%
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.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
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Halifax, NS, Canada