Residential Support Counsellor (On-call Support)

Position: Casual Placement: Immediate Wage: $19.50 - $21.50/hour (Programming and call outs) On-Call Stipend: $250/week Nature and Scope: Reporting to the Program Managers of Young Moms Program and Pandora Youth Apartments, the Residential Support Counsellor (On-call) assists residents by providing after-hours response services evenings, weekends and holidays - on alternating weeks. The Young Moms Program offers safe, stable, affordable housing for young mothers (aged 16-29) and their child under the age of five years. The Pandora Youth Apartments Program is a safe and affordable transitional housing and life skills program for youth ages 15-19. Both locations have eight self contained apartments. The ideal candidate will possess well-rounded skills in advocacy, mediation, decision-making, effective communication and counselling, and ideally have experience working collaboratively with MCFD and multi-barriered youth in a residential setting. This offers opportunities for skill development, fast and effective professional feedback and debriefing, and some flexibility in the on-call schedule. The Residential Support Counsellors (On-call) provide emotional support and apply problem solving skills to help residents manage routine housing issues such as lock outs and noisy neighbours, as well as responding to more serious concerns. The work schedule involves being on-call and available to respond after hours (5pm-9am) Monday-Sunday alternating weeks, and 24 hours/day on statutory holidays. The position also includes the opportunity for occasional weekday and evening programming shifts to assist with activities such as cooking and other life skill groups/providing additional shift coverage. Residential Support Counsellors (On-call) must be able to physically respond to either program site within ½ hour and must have unrestricted access to a personal vehicle while on call. To view the FULL job posting, including the Responsibilities, Qualifications and Application Instructions, please visit: https://vancouverislandy.com/get-involved/jobs-at-the-y/