JOB SUMMARY

The School Based Addictions Prevention and Health Promotion Worker reports directly to the Program Supervisor and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and substance misuse prevention activities for youth in the Abbotsford School District.

Archway’s School Based Addictions Prevention and Health Promotion Worker with the School Based Addictions Prevention Program contributes by:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and substance misuse prevention activities for youth in the Abbotsford School District.
• Conducting information sessions, classroom presentations, group discussions, peer mentor training and support, and life skills training.
• Recruiting, training, and supporting peer mentors in each of the high schools.
• Providing information to youth and parents on community resources.

This position is a great fit for someone who can connect with youth; is fluent in both Punjabi and English; is a self-starter and is knowledgeable of addictions prevention and health promotion strategies.