Job Function:

The Team Leader is responsible for operation of Crisis Shelter and Youth Workers on Shift and for direct implementation of Covenant House philosophy and policies as they pertain to residential care

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for direct implementation of Covenant House philosophy and policies as they pertain to residential care
  • Assign shift responsibilities and duties
  • Coordinate intakes, assessments, discharges
  • Ensure structure and adherence to daily routines
  • Ensure quality control in case management
  • Manage crisis intervention including briefing, debriefing
  • Facilitate team meetings including shift change
  • Co-ordinate youth workers on shift
  • Oversee therapeutic milieu
  • Ensure adherence to and role model Covenant House principles and core values
  • Ensure safety and security of clients, staff, and property
  • Regular security checks of interior and exterior of building
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications:
  • Diploma or degree in a relevant social service practice or social science including but not limited to child and youth care, social work, addictions, psychology or sociology
  • Effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
  • Experience in residential care settings
  • Training in crisis intervention
  • Familiarity with runaway / street-involved youth issues
  • Leadership and team building skills
  • Supervisory experience preferred
Shifts/Hours:
  • 77 hours per pay period
  • Schedule: Tuesdays - Fridays Overnight
    Other Information:
    • Preferred start date 2012-01-11
    • Full benefits including sick and personal leave
    Job Contact Info:

    Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via:

    Online: www.covenanthousebc.org
    E-mail: hr@covenanthousebc.org
    Fax: 1.888.744.4493

    We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Covenant House, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

    Selected qualified candidates will be interviewed as resumes are received. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is identified for the position.

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