Job Postings

Respite and/or Program Support Person (Part Time )

Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM)
4 Mount Hope Avenue, Dartmouth, NS

SHYM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a safe, independent and supportive living environment for single, vulnerable young mothers (ages 16 to 21) and their children in a 12-unit apartment complex.

We are presently seeking candidates for our evening/overnight respite relief roster. Respite staff will have program experience (e.g. providing support in skill development or positive parenting) and will play a key role in fulfilling SHYM’s mandate. In addition, the respite worker will have basic maintenance and cleaning duties. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Minimum qualifications:
• Experience working in a supportive role
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Good communication skills: able to negotiate and enforce policies, provide support and encouragement and accurately maintain written logs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid, or willingness to obtain these at the start of employment
• Must be able to function in a busy environment, enjoy being around infants and young children and be able to model healthy living and decision-making

Assets:
• Training and experience in conflict resolution and/or negotiation
• Knowledge of infant and child development and/or parenting
• Experience with program delivery

Hours of Work: Weekday and Weekend evenings AND
Weekend (Friday and Saturday) overnight shifts

Compensation: Respite staff will be paid at a rate of $10.00 per hour with the exception of overnight (sleep) shifts, which are paid at minimum wage.

For more info on SHYM: www.shym.ca

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: info@shym.ca (no phone calls please).
OR
Hiring Committee, SHYM
4 Mount Hope Avenue
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4K1

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide updates on the status of your application and only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

We also depend on the generous support of other volunteers to carry out a variety activities. Please contact us at info@shym.ca for more information on how you can get involved.