Title: Mental Health and Substance Use Support Worker
Reports to: Director of Employee Experience
Based at: Head Office
Pay Range: $25 - $30 /hr
Hours: 7:30pm to 12am (Wednesday to Friday + alternate Saturday)
Employment Type: Part Time, Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review

DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health and Substance Use Support Worker, in collaboration with SCP’s Mental Health and Substance Use Consultant, supports youth accessing SCP services who are seeking additional mental health and/or substance use assistance. This multifaceted role involves providing direct support to youth, offering consultative guidance to staff, and liaising with external agencies. The Mental Health and Substance Use Support Worker is expected to adhere to industry standards, best practices, and all SCP mandated approaches, policies, processes, and protocols in carrying out their duties and fulfilling their role

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s degree (psychology, counselling, addiction, social work, or related field) required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Knowledge in youth centered philosophy, trauma informed care and harm reduction
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in:
• Supporting individuals with substance use & mental health challenges
• Supporting individuals with a range of diagnoses and behaviours including, but not limited to; suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, FASD, ADHD, PTSD, disordered eating, etc.
• Applying strength based approaches
• Navigating access to mental health and substance use resources
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and Indigenous healers or elders
• Working with government ministries and non profit organizations
• Working with youth, Indigenous populations and youth in care

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS & COMPETENCIES)

• Valid Driver’s License with Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural awareness required
• Demonstrated mastery of official SCP sanctioned approaches
• NHA, Youth Centred Care, Harm Reduction, & Trauma Informed Care
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Compassion, Collaboration, Holistic Thinking, Advocacy, Difficult Conversations
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Coaching, Facilitation, Counselling
• Strongly developed crisis response, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills
• Youth Engagement, Staff Support
• Well developed time management and organizational skills