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About Us - Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth (evas.ca)
ROLE OVERVIEW
This position reports to the Team Lead Shelter Services and Overnight Supervisor. This position requires the ability to work flexible shifts, which includes weekdays and weekends.
Please indicate which location you are interested in working at:
Eva's Place: 360 Lesmill Rd, North York, ON M3B 2T5
Eva's Phoenix: 60 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9
Eva's Satellite: 25 Canterbury Pl, North York, ON M2N 0E3
ABOUT YOU
You're the ideal candidate if you fit the following:
You are highly passionate about supporting the mission of helping homeless and at-risk youth. You are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work both independently and in a team setting.
Responsibilities
Supervision of youth and shelter, ensuring safety and security measures are met
Supportive counselling; crisis stabilization and conflict resolution
Administrative duties and general household chores
Participation in team activities and decision-making
Providing programming support as identified
Shift work that includes weekends
QUALIFICATIONS
College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Work or a related field
Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth, preferably in a residential setting with sound understanding of related issues and resources
Minimum 2 years in individual supportive counselling and group work
Strong computer and documentation skills relevant to counselling and case planning
Experience working with diverse populations with sound understanding of principles of anti-oppression
Knowledge and ability to integrate anti-oppression, critical disability, LGBTQ2S and trans-positivity, trauma, harm reduction, recovery approach in support to mental health and strengths-based principles into practice
Familiarity with harm reduction principles and strategies
Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills/techniques
Demonstrated experience working with a team within a constructive communication model
Shelter Standards, SMIS, Standard First Aid/CPR, Non-violent CPI, Food Handler training are mandatory
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Salary
These are unionized positions with a wage rate of $25.06 and an additional 4% vacation pay.
Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF document to
careers@evas.ca
. Be sure to indicate
2025-23 Relief YSW- All Sites
in the title.
Please indicate which site you would like to work at.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
https://www.evas.ca/conditions-of-employment/
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
https://www.evas.ca/land-acknowledgement/
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Application question(s):
Please indicate your preferred work location (Place, Satellite, or Phoenix).
Applicants who do not specify a location will not be contacted.
Experience:
individual supportive counselling and group work: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid Certification and CPR (required)
Non violent CPI Certificate (required)
Food Handler Certification (required)
Toronto Shelter Standards Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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