SCP Overnight Team Support

Title:Overnight Support (Awake)

Reports to:Director of Program, Staffing Coordinators, Overnight Supervisors

Based at: SCP Peer-Homes

Employment: Full Time

Pay Range: Startingat$17

Hours: 35+ hours/week

3-month probation and review

Supporting Contracts: Ministry of Social Services

Description:

As Overnight Support in SCP’s Transitional Housing Program you will provide supervision and support to youth between the ages of 16-21 from the hours of 10pm-8am or 11pm-9am at SCP’s youth shelter or one of SCP’s peer homes. You will be responsible for youth engagement, medication administration, crisis response/management, communication, documentation, and general cleaning and upkeep. Overnight Support Staff are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches, policies, processes, and protocols in the fulfillment of their role and completion of their duties.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
• Front line youth care experience preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience:
  • Working with Indigenous & vulnerable populations
  • Liaising with community resources
  • Supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, experiencing current/previous exploitation, & managing substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• Valid Driver’s License with Driver’s Abstract

• Criminal Record CheckwithVulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural sensitivity required
• Demonstrated mastery of official SCP sanctioned approaches (Nurtured Heart Approach, Youth Centered Care, Harm Reduction, & Trauma Informed Care)

• Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, & communication skills
• Well developed time management skills, organizational Skills, & attention to detail
• Preference will be given to individuals with CPR/First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), Mental Health First Aid & Water Safety

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Youth Advocacy & Support

• Medication administration as directed
• Monitor youth during quiet hours
• Knowing the whereabouts and ensuring the safety of the youth overnight
• Checking in with youth if they return home past curfew
• Mediating between youth when conflicts occur
• Managing crisis situations
• Being a positive role model and mentor
• Preparing lunches for the next day
• Ensuring youth are out of bed and getting ready for school or day programs
• Transportation to school as required

Case Management

• Communicate with evening staff and morning staff at EVERY shift change (including but not limited to incidents & disclosures, medications, youth whereabouts, and any additional pertinent information or emergent situations)
• Completing all logs and designated documentation before end of EVERY shift (including but not limited to case notes, journals, communication logs, medication administration records, incident and disclosure reports, etc.)

Program Development & Administration

• Attend regular staff meetings
• Read and review all pertinent information and communication (i.e. Incident reports, communications logs, case notes, journals, policies, procedures, emails, etc)
• Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency procedures and guidelines
• Completing night-time cleaning checklist
• Maintain Safety Standards (Including but not limited to completing regular fire drills, checking smoke detector, safety checking the premises, and reporting findings to the Case Manager)
• Other tasks as assigned by your Case Manager: e.g. supporting SCP fundraising/social entrepreneurial initiatives etc.

What you get in return!

• Making a difference in the lives of the youth in our community
• Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
• A genuine & passionate work family
• Vacation pay
• Flexibility in Scheduling
• Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP

The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package (life, ad&d, dental, vision care, extended health coverage {includes massage, chiropractor, etc, *matching RRSP contributions).

In the interest of giving all internal staff the opportunity to apply for open positions within the Agency, job postings will generally be offered internally first. SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.