Housing Support Intern
Housing Support Intern
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Job Description
Job Type:FullTime Contract (10weeks)
Start Date:Early Mid June
Schedule:Variable shifts including evenings and weekends (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: May 19 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
About Friends of Ruby
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 1629 through mental health services social programs and housing. We operate a Youth DropIn Centre offering barrierfree counselling hot meals and community programming and a Transitional Home providing emergency and longterm housing with lifeskills support.
If you are passionate about creating safe inclusive spaces for marginalized youth this is your chance to make an impact as aHousing Support Intern.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support and assist youth with coping strategies.
- Recognize and respond to crises offering deescalation support.
- Support youth with daily activities including cooking cleaning and personal hygiene.
- Help youth navigate and access essential community resources.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to foster independent living.
- Maintain accurate documentation and report youth progress.
- Advocate for youth rights and educate on mental health support.
- Participate in ongoing training and attend supervision sessions.
What You Bring
- Experience or background in social services mental health or a related field.
- Understanding of traumainformed care harm reduction and antioppressive practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Lived or working experience in the 2SLGBTQIA community is an asset.
- CPR/First Aid and CPI training is an asset.
Why Work With Us
- A welcoming inclusive environment where your voice matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.
- Flexible scheduling that fits your life.
- Growth opportunities in a missiondriven organization.
What We Need
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Availability for various shifts including evenings and weekends.
Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage please inform our People and Culture team.
Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA communityas part of our commitment to equity and representation.
Apply now and be part of a team making a difference in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.
We cant wait to hear from you!
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
