Weekend Overnight Worker (50%) - Phoenix House

Phoenix Youth Programs; Halifax; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix House in Halifax is seeking a Weekend Overnight Worker (50%) to support youth staying at the house overnight. The role requires maintaining wakefulness during the entire shift and providing crisis intervention and case-planning support.

The position offers a compensation of $24.62/hour plus 4% vacation pay, with shifts on Fridays 7:30pm–7:40am and Saturdays 11:30pm–7:40am. A Bachelor of Social Work and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or relevant undergraduate degree.
• Registration or candidacy for registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body.
• Experience working in a youth residential setting is an asset.
• Non-violent crisis intervention and standard first aid training or commitment to obtain within six months.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check mandatory.
• Experience supervising staff, field placement students or volunteers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the program is congruent with Phoenix’s vision and values.
• Supervise weekend and overnight activities and maintain policies, security and safety.
• Support youth with case plans, crisis intervention and life skill development.
• Provide a supportive environment that promotes youth empowerment.
• Complete nightly/weekly medication counts as required.
• Train new staff and volunteers; participate in biweekly team meetings.
• Maintain logs and confidentiality; liaise with other agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth development

Anti-oppressive practices

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Registration or candidacy for related professional body

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Aug 18

PART-TIME, PERMANENT

Weekend Overnight Worker (50%) - Fridays and Saturday

START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s eleven locations in Halifax, N.S. provide a continuum of care for youth ages 11-24 and their families. We offer important services and programs including shelter, food, housing support, health care, parenting support, recreation, education and employment services, and clinical therapy. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.

A staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve is of the utmost importance. Phoenix is committed to reducing barriers that have traditionally impacted access to employment and career growth. As such, we encourage those interested to self-identify their ethnicity, and or race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc. We also invite you to share your pronouns in your cover letter or resume.

Position Overview

The Weekend Overnight Worker (50%) is responsible for offering assistance, crisis intervention, and support to youth staying at the house overnight. The Weekend Overnight Worker must maintain wakefulness for the entire shift.

Program Overview

Phoenix House is a ten-bed long-term residential facility for youth aged 16-24.It offers safe, supportive housing for youth while learning skills for independent living. Youth participate in programming such as education, employment, or volunteer work, while preparing to transition to their next housing goal.

The Weekend Overnight Worker will work in a shared office space located in a three-storey residential House in downtown Halifax. Access to the House and its interior is via stairs at street level. The facility features gender-neutral washrooms and a shared kitchen area. There are multiple common areas that can be accessed by both youth and staff. There is also access to an outdoor space at the back of the house that can be used outdoor activities. There is also a staff fridge at this location as well that is accessible by all agency staff.

Reports to:

Manager, Phoenix House

Compensation:

$24.62/hour plus 4% vacation pay, Employee and Family Assistance Program, in-house trainings.

Hours of Work:

Fridays from 7:30pm to 7:40am and Saturdays from 11:30pm to 7:40am

Screening Requirements:

Due to the sensitive nature of our work with youth, this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search, a child abuse register check and proof of education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the program is congruent with Phoenix’s vision and values.

Work in accordance with Phoenix’s policies, procedures, and framework of practice.

Supervise and monitor Phoenix House’s weekend and overnight activities and ensure that policies, security, and safety are maintained.

• Work with youth to support the implementation of effective case plans that address the challenges of youth who experience homelessness.
• Provide support and crisis intervention for youth.
• Assist with engaging youth in life skill development and goal planning opportunities that support independent living.
• Provide a supportive environment that promotes youth empowerment.
• Complete nightly or weekly medication counts as required.
• Work as a team with other weekend staff and provide support and guidance to relief staff as needed.
• Complete and maintain all logs, files and records as required and ensure confidentiality is protected.
• Contribute to building maintenance to ensure a therapeutic milieu.
• Support program development, including attendance at biweekly team meetings, and ensure that a quality effective and client directed program is delivered.
• Train new staff, field placement students and volunteers as required.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and personal reflection towards an anti-oppressive approach to practice.
• Liaise with other agencies on behalf of youth and programs and participate in community committees, projects, or activities as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of youth development and housing insecurity issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support youth effectively.
• Ability to apply anti-oppressive practices, including harm reduction, narrative approaches, client-centered methods, and a social justice perspective.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, substance abuse and crisis intervention.
• Comfort and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to lift light loads, walk up and down stairs, and maintain a fairly active pace.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and using the Internet for work-related research and communication.
• Knowledge of community resources and the social service delivery system is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Social Work; or other relevant undergraduate degree (or working towards one).
• Registration or Candidacy for registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body if applicable.
• Experience working in a youth residential setting.
• Non-violent crisis intervention, suicide intervention, standard first aid or a commitment to secure those requirements within six months of being hired. These trainings are also offered in-house.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check mandatory.
• Experience supervising staff, field placement students and/or volunteers is an asset.
• Experience working for a non-profit organization is an asset..

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as received till Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ADT).

Accommodation

Phoenix is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every candidate feels respected and supported. We embrace equal opportunity in our recruitment and selection process and strive to meet the unique needs of all applicants. Phoenix will gladly provide accommodation to the best of our ability to ensure equitable access throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during any stage of recruitment, please feel free to indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.