WHO ARE WE?
Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Lilly is a 14 unit, congregate living housing model for youth that works. Both the programming and the physical layout of the building promote a sense of community, while maintaining individual home spaces in a youth-friendly environment. Participants work with staff through individual support models aiming to remove lifestyle, housing, educational, and employment barriers to finding security and stability. For most of the young people who come to stay at The Lilly, it is the first time they have lived in a safe and stable home environment.
The building consists of 1- and 2-bedroom units, with shared community spaces in the larger kitchens and eating areas, as well as in the living, recreational, music, and art spaces. Residents of The Lilly take part in a variety of community programming - including camping and hiking trips, yoga and meditation, drumming circles, and goal-setting sessions. Alongside this, youth must also be prepared to engage in employment and/or educational training programs.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supporting youth to preparation for independent living and life skills, including employment and education. Working within the team to complete administrative duties, daily residence responsibilities, date entry, housekeeping, programming as well as participation in the broader organization activities. All Choices for Youth Team members support the organization’s mission statement and reflect the values of the mission statement in their work with youth. All Frontline Residential Counsellors are committed to a supportive approach and constructive communication that respects diversity and dignity. CFY is hiring 1 part-time permanent Residential Counsellor to join our Lilly team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Post-Secondary education in social work or related social sciences field is required
· 1-3 years experience working with homeless and at-risk youth in diverse populations
· Knowledge of the issues facing homeless and marginalized youth
· Experience in supportive counseling
· Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
· Strong documentation and administrative skills
· Demonstrated conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
· All mandatory hostel standards training, including standard First Aid and CPR and ASIST
· Satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check and must be bondable
· Active Drivers License and access to a vehicle is required
THE FOLLOWING IS CONSIDERED AN ASSET
· Knowledge or experience with substance misuse and mental health
· Life Skills and Employment Counselling
· Knowledge of community services and programs
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Reference Number | RCL-005 |
Employment Type | Part-time - Permanent |
Program | Lilly |
Position Group | NAPE – The Lilly |
Internal Closing Date | December 12, 2024 |
External Closing Date | December 19, 2024 |
Schedule | Shift Work; days, evenings, and overnights (24-hour operation) |
Salary Scale | 23.89 – 25.10 – 26.35 per hour + 5% Shift Differential |
HOW TO APPLY
If you wish to apply for this position, please express your interest by submitting your resume and cover letter with Reference ID in the subject line to:
Human Resources | Heather Roberts; Program Coordinator |
Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.
To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.
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