CAREER OPPORTUNITY
For more than 25 years, Phoenix has provided at-risk and homeless youth with the support they
need to realize their potential. Our innovative continuum of care helps young people, aged 1224 who have faced adversity, remain strong, resilient and optimistic as they transition to a place
of independence. We are located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Phoenix serves hundreds of youth who collectively offer great diversity to the organization. To
better serve the youth we aim to reflect their diversity in our staff contingent.
For more information about Phoenix please visit our website: www.phoenixyouth.ca
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Position: Relief Worker
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 centre). We are hiring people who are available to work at least 20 hours per
week. 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.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours of Work: Various shift lengths usually ranging from three to 12 hours, days, evenings and
awake-overnights.
Compensation: $15.50 per hour, Employee and Family Assistance Program
Training: Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Suicide Intervention (ASIST) and Standard First
Aid certification are requirements of the position to be obtained within six months of being
hired if not already achieved. Phoenix occasionally provides training for these courses with
internal instructors and subsidizes the cost of the courses.
Screening Requirements: This position is subject to a criminal record check, a child abuse
register check and proof of education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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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.
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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
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Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent such as an undergraduate degree in a related
discipline and youth care certification.
Registration or Candidacy for Registration, certification or membership of a related
professional body (if applicable).
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 (CPI), suicide intervention (ASIST), standard first aid or a
commitment to secure those requirements within six months of being hired.
TO APPLY
Please email with the subject line “Relief Worker”, a resume and a cover letter (Word or PDF
document) to:
Karen Damtoft, Human Resources Manager
[email protected]
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