Phoenix Youth Programs

Job Summary: Relief Workers are called on a casual basis to work shifts at Phoenix Youth Shelter (emergency shelter), Phoenix House (long-term residence) and at Phoenix Centre for Youth (walk-in, street-front centre).  Although we cannot guarantee hours, we are usually able to provide Relief Workers with 30-40 hours of work per week. Relief Workers should be prepared to work in the three programs listed above and to work any time of day including awake-overnights.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at noon, A.S.T.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Screening Requirements: This position is subject to a criminal record check and a child abuse register check.

Hours of Work: Various shift lengths usually ranging from three to 12 hours, days, evenings and awake-overnights.

Training: Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention and Standard First Aid certification are requirements of the position to be obtained within six months of being hired if not already achieved. Phoenix provides training for these courses with internal instructors and subsidizes the cost of the courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support, crisis intervention and programming for youth.
• Assess and address the needs of the programs’ youth.
• Complete and maintain all logs, files and records as required and ensure confidentiality is protected.
• Supervise and monitor the program’s activities and ensure that policies, security and safety are maintained.
• Provide a supportive environment that promotes youth empowerment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent such as an undergraduate degree with Youth Care certification.
• Proven track record in establishing good working relationships with youth.
• Demonstrated skills in the development of rapport and trust with youth; the creation of a safe and secure setting for youth; and ensuring that youth services are offered in a therapeutic and non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to work from a youth-centred approach.
• Demonstrated exceptional level of interpersonal, communication, organizational and youth service skills.
• Non-violent crisis intervention, suicide intervention and standard first aid training are assets.

TO APPLY

Please forward a resume and a cover letter with pertinent information about your qualifications to:

Karen Damtoft
Human Resources Manager
Phoenix Youth Programs
6169 Quinpool Rd., Suite #220
Halifax, N.S. B3L-4P8 or

kdamtoft@phoenixyouth.ca with the subject line “Relief Worker”.