Housing Support Mentor

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 prepare 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 Housing Support Mentors are committed to a supportive approach and constructive communication that respects diversity and dignity. CFY is hiring 1 part-time position as a Housing Support Mentoron our Lilly team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Post-Secondary education in social work or related social sciences field is required

· 1-3 years of 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 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are 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

LHSM-016

Employment Type

Part-time - Permanent

Program

The Lilly

Position Group

NAPE – The Lilly

Schedule

Shift Work; days, evenings, and overnights (24-hour operation)

Salary Scale

45,669.00 47,989.50 50,368.50 + 5% Shift Differential

Choices for Youth appreciates all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $45,669.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• working with homeless and at-risk youth diverse populations: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)
• Active Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-19