TEAM LEAD, PHOENIX YOUTH SHELTER
FULL-TIME, TERM
TERM DATES: MAY 2022 - MARCH 31ST, 2023
Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s eleven locations in Halifax, N.S. provide a continuum of care for youth aged 11-24 and their families. 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. To learn more about Phoenix, visit our website: www.phoenixyouth.ca
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 to employment and career growth that have traditionally impacted members from the following groups, African Nova Scotians, Indigenous People, and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, and Persons with Disabilities. If you are a member of one of these equity-seeking groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter or your resume. We would also appreciate if you would share your pronouns in your cover letter or your resume.
Job Summary: The Team Lead is responsible for the management and administration of case management and youth programming in close collaboration with the second Team Lead and program Manager. The Team Lead provides training and direction to the Shelter’s staff team. Direction and support are also provided by the Team Lead to the Nurse, the Housing Support Worker, and the Trusteeship Worker. The Team Lead is an integral player in agency referral and supports frontline staff with case management and crisis resolution on an as-needed basis.
Compensation: Base annual salary of $49,000, comprehensive group medical insurance plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, RRSP contribution, three weeks annually of vacation (pro-rated for the term), generous sick leave, a generous paid holiday schedule, in-house trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, shifts that fall any day of the week, during day and evening hours. On-call rotation for a week at a time.
Location: Tower Rd., Halifax
Reports to: Manager, Phoenix Youth Shelter
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.
TEAM LEADERSHIP
MENTAL HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
As Phoenix continues to provide in-person programs and services during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an obligation to maintain a safe environment for our staff, volunteers, student placements, and the youth, families, and community members we work with. Phoenix firmly believes a vaccinated population is a vital part of keeping us, our youth, families, and communities protected from COVID-19 and the developing, fast-moving variants. Please be aware that Phoenix Youth Programs requires all employees, volunteers and student placements working at any of our Phoenix locations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, (subject to specific exemptions regarding health or human rights issues).
TO APPLY: * Please note that interviews may take place during the posting period.
Please forward a resume and a cover letter (in Word or as a PDF document) with pertinent information about your qualifications by Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, at 11:59pm (ADT) to:
with the subject line “Team Lead”.
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