Youth Drug Stabilization Workers (casual) – all shifts
Scale:
Casual workers will be paid on the Direct Service 1 scale ($12.31 - $17.89 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience)
Location:
Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit
Summary:
Youth Drug Stabilization Workers are responsible for the care, safety, support and transition of drug-addicted youth in a secure, short-term stabilization unit. Stabilization workers report directly to the Program Coordinator.
Duties:
Facilitate admission and discharge procedures within strict timelines
Orient youth, families and collaterals with all aspects of the admission, assessment and discharge procedures
Participate as a member of the addictions team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual intervention and treatment plans to meet the needs of youth and families
In collaboration with nursing staff, monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in youth's condition
Calmly and competently perform carry out decision-making and critical thinking in stressful and emergent situations
Examine, assess and document behaviour
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation and records
Assist youth/families in accessing additional community resources
Be aware of each youth's needs (physical, emotional and spiritual)
Establish therapeutic relationships with youth
Carry out day to day tasks and routines
Intervene in times of emergency or crisis
All other duties as outlined on the job description
Qualifications:
Certificate/Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Social Work or other Social Sciences degree (other combinations of education/experience may be considered)
5 years experience working with high risk youth in a treatment or special needs setting
3 years experience working in the addictions field
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in assessment and intervention techniques related to addiction issues
Specialized training in addictions preferred
Good observational and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Emergency First Aid
Satisfactory Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks
Excellent physical and mental health with ability to perform demanding physical activities and work in stressful situations
