Eva's Phoenix

Eva's Initiatives is an innovative and rapidly expanding organization, which operates three shelters for homeless and at risk youth aged 16-24. We are adding to our vibrant staff team by filling positions at our Eva's Phoenix site, which is a transitional housing and employment training facility for 50 youth, with a focus on counseling, life skills and employment.

One Full Time Youth Counsellor

Counsellors work a shift rotation, and are responsible for providing counselling and support to residents, with a particular focus on over-coming the barriers to staying housed and maintaining employment. Counsellors are responsible for ensuring the shelter is a safe residence. They work with residents in developing and implementing a plan that leads to a more stable lifestyle. Responsiblities include: client counselling and support, case management, general shelter and administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• Strong counseling skills with a Post Secondary education in counselling or related field
• Experience working with homeless and at risk youth
• Experience in supportive counselling and group work
• Strong computer and documentation skills relevant to counselling
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Demonstrated experience working with a team
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Experience working within a constructive communication model
• All mandatory hostel training including First Aid and CPR

Some or all of the following experience would be an asset:

• Conversant in another language
• Valid drivers license

Full time hours of work average 40 hours/week in a shift rotation including regular evenings and weekends.   The rate of pay is $31,304.00 annually, plus benefits. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to represent the diversity of our community, we strongly encourage people from diverse groups to apply.

Applications are due by September 17, 2004 at 5:00.
Attention: Manager of Housing and Community Supports, Eva's Phoenix
11 Ordnance Street, Toronto, M6K 1A1 Fax: 364-7533