Weekend Overnight Worker

About the Position

Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix provides a continuum of care for youth aged 11-24 and their families, with over fourteen locations in Halifax, N.S.

Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them. A staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve is of the utmost importance.

Phoenix is committed to reducing barriers that have traditionally impacted access to employment and career growth. As such, we encourage those interested to self-identify their ethnicity, and or race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc. We also invite you to share your pronouns in your cover letter or resume. 

Position Overview:

The Weekend Overnight Worker is responsible for offering assistance, crisis intervention, and support to youth staying at the shelter overnight. They must maintain wakefulness for the entire shift  

Program Overview:

Phoenix Youth Shelter is a 20-bed emergency shelter that provides free, safe, emergency accommodations to youth ages 16-24. The Shelter supplies daily essentials (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) around the clock to youth who seek support. All residents have access to daily programming and are connected with a Key Worker who provides on-going guidance and support to help residents meet their identified goals.

The Weekend Overnight Worker will work in a shared office space in a four-storey residential building in the South End of Halifax. Access to the building is by stairs or ramp; access to the upper floors of the building is by stairs only. The facility features gender-neutral washrooms, a shared kitchen, private and shared offices, common areas for youth, private bedrooms for youth, hygiene supplies, and a donation room. Staff are provided with meals and snacks on shift.   

Compensation:

• $51,207 annual salary (prorated for the duration of the term),
• comprehensive group medical insurance plan,
• Employee and Family Assistance Program,
• 3% Employer paid RRSP contribution,
• 3 weeks annually of vacation (prorated for the term),
• generous sick leave,
• a generous paid holiday schedule,
• in-house trainings,
• professional development opportunities.  

Reports to: Manager, Phoenix Youth Shelter     

Hours of Work:  40 hours weekly

• Fridays 12:00am-8:00am
• Saturdays 8:00pm-8:00am
• Sundays 8:00pm-8:00am
• Mondays 11:00pm- 7:00am

Location: Phoenix Youth Shelter, 1094 Tower Rd. Halifax, NS.   

Screening Requirements:

Due to the sensitive nature of our work with youth, this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search, a child abuse register check and proof of education.   

Key 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.   

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements  

• Proven ability to apply anti-oppressive practices, including harm reduction, narrative approaches, client-centered methods, and a social justice lens.
• Strong understanding of youth development and the challenges related to housing insecurity.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and youth support skills.
• 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.
• Physically capable of handling light lifting, climbing stairs, and maintaining a moderately active work pace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research for work-based purposes.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or other relevant undergraduate degree.
• Registration or Candidacy for Registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body (if applicable).
• At least two years’ experience working in a youth residential setting.
• Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), suicide intervention (ASIST), standard first aid or a commitment to secure those requirements within six months of being hired. Please note some of these trainings are offered in-house.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check mandatory.
• Experience working for a non-profit organization is an asset.

Accommodation:

Phoenix is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every candidate feels respected and supported. We embrace equal opportunity in our recruitment and selection process and strive to meet the unique needs of all applicants.

Phoenix will gladly provide accommodation to the best of our ability to ensure equitable access throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during any stage of recruitment, please feel free to indicate this in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Company

Phoenix Youth Programs
5880 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1Y1

Company Contact

Victoria MacLeod
careers@phoenixyouth.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter