Emergency On-Call Worker – Live-In Programs

(1.0 FTE Sunday - Thursday) 

ENVIROS - Who We Are:   

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.

The Program – Live-In Programs

Enviros currently has 5 live-in programs serving children and youth in community-based group home settings and a supported housing program for young adults.

The Position – On-Call Worker

This person is responsible for supporting the overall safety of clients in the program while on your rotation.   You are responsible for working in partnership with the live in program supervisors and the weekend on-call coordinator to cover a variety of open shifts that require staffing and to develop ongoing positive working relationships with staff in the programs.  Shifts will vary; some with notice to cover and at other times emergency coverage. 

Position Responsibilities

• Actively liaise and communicate directly with the live-in program supervisors
• Develop positive relationships with awake overnight and relief staff, supervisors and managers within the Enviros live in community
• Provide a safe, respectful, and healing environment for clients
• Provide on-going vigilant supervision of the clients in the program
• Advocate for the clients within the program
• Complete daily requirements with each client within the program – including, though not limited to, chores, recreational activities, decision-making, problem solving, educational support
• Assume responsibility for household duties as required
• Complete daily documentation and paperwork
• Provide shift feedback, and attend supervision and performance evaluation sessions

COVID – We take all necessary precautions when running our program such as social distancing, wearing masks while inside, regular sanitization of hands and surfaces. PPE will be provided. As we frequently access public spaces, the ideal candidate will be required to follow the requirements of the restriction exemption program.

For Consideration Applicants Will Need to Demonstrate the Following

• A degree or diploma in related field of study
• The ideal candidate would have 3 – 5 years of experience in working with youth and young adults who may be at risk of facing homelessness
• Individuals who have experience working within the Calgary Homeless Foundation network of service providers may be an asset.
• A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector (completed within the last 6 months)
• A current Alberta Intervention Record check (completed within the last 12 months)
• A current First Aid and CPR/AED ‘C’ certificate
• A Class 4 or 5 Driver’s License (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Attention: Bev Oldham with Quote job reference #2222. Competition for this posting closes when suitable candidate is found.

Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person

Enviros is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries