Eva's Phoenix is a non-traditional shelter that offers employment programs and housing to homeless and at risk youth aged 16-24. Residents can live at Eva’s Phoenix for up to one year. (Employment services are available to youth 16-29)
HOUSING
We have 10 townhouse units inside a renovated warehouse. There are 5 youth per unit. Residents are required to share the kitchen, bathroom, shower, and living/dining room of their unit. Each resident will have her/his own bedroom. Residents of Eva’s Phoenix are responsible for their own cooking, cleaning and laundry. They are expected to take care of their homes and themselves and to work with staff to identify their goals and the barriers to their goals.
Our goal is to offer opportunities leading to self-sufficiency through: life skills, housing and community support and independent living.
EMPLOYMENT
We offer employment programs in a variety of sectors. We also work with other agencies to refer youth to external training and employment opportunities. Youth who are not residing at Eva's Phoenix are eligible for participation in our employment programs provided they are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
It is mandatory that all residents of Eva's Phoenix be engaged in a training program, employment services, be employed or clearly identify employment as a goal.
Please consider referring youth who:
If you would like to refer a youth to this program please work with them to fill out our referral form. In order to make the process as fast as possible, we ask that you fax us: a completed referral form including the release of information (attached) and an updated resume if one is available.
Admission is based on:
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Recruitment will happen at various times throughout the year. Pertinent information regarding programs will be sent out quarterly. (E.g. Intake/recruitment periods, remuneration, general requirements)
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All programs are for youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, between the ages of 16 and 24 for internal candidates (those wishing to reside at Eva's Phoenix) and 16 and 29 for external candidates. Youth must have clear employment goals or have an interest in a program we are currently offering. Youth must be motivated to engage in employment programs.
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All youth participate in a 3 week Pre-Employment Program - During the pre-employment phase, candidates will participate in a number of pre-employment skills modules to enhance employability. This period is one that will involve reflection and self-assessment. This is mandatory for all candidates. Failure to participate fully in this phase of the program will indicate candidate is unready to proceed to the next phase of the program, work experience.
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Duration of Program: Programs vary in duration. 16-26 weeks.
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We offer a number of pre-apprenticeship programs. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to enter into apprenticeship training. Entrance requirements for apprenticeship programs vary between Grade 10 and Grade 12 depending on the program, although you will find that most employers and unions require Grade 12 and a solid foundation in Mathematics, English and the Sciences.
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Please complete the 3-page referral form (attached) including the Consent to Release Information on the bottom of p. 3 and fax it with a recent resume. Fax the completed referral form to Eva’s Phoenix at 416-364-7533. Youth are required to provide 2 pieces of identification, including picture ID, and SIN card for their application interview. Please indicate on the referral form whether the interview should be booked through the referring agency or through the applicant.
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Staff will make contact to book an application interview* – or to notify the youth of lack of availability – within one week of receiving the referral form.
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When we hear from, or make contact with the youth, we will book the first available application interview appointment. The application appointments will last approximately 2-3 hours.
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Once the application appointment is complete, some additional information is required before a decision regarding admission can be made. For instance, proof of transcripts, clarification of charges, and questions for referring workers.
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Once the application interview is complete, the decision making process may take 1-3 weeks.
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If there is no space at the time of referral, we will continue to book application interviews until we have a maximum number of 15 youth on our approved waiting list.
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Once all the information has been acquired and a space is available then we will attempt to notify the youth as soon as possible regarding admission to Eva’s Phoenix.
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We will try and make contact with the youth twice within a 2-week period (at the last contact number given to us). If we do not hear back after the 2nd attempt then we will start calling the next person on the waiting list to move in.
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We will keep completed applications in our archives for a period of 6 months during which time they can be re-activated by the youth or referring agency but another interview may be required prior to final approval.
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If you have any questions in regards to employment and housing please call:
Nadine Kirton at 416-364-4716 ext 236.
If you have any questions in regards to employment only, please call:
416-364-1674 ext 266.
