QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years’ direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years’ experience.
• A sound understanding is required regarding the impact of trauma, both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviors and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, FASD, ADHD, the effects of abuse and how this relates to substance abuse.
• Experience and knowledge in addictions/residential work
• Experience working within a trauma-informed environment.
• Experience creating & working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, & participants.
• Effective verbal, interpersonal, presentation and written communications skills
• Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 19
• Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
• Tuberculosis and medical clearance
• Current Standard First Aid certificate
• Class 5 Driver’s License with Business Use Insurance
• Driver’s abstract & Use of own vehicle required (Mileage is paid)

(Day/Evening)

• Support the daily activities of the program through trauma-informed practice, care of participants, case planning, transitions, & discharges.
• Participate in setting attainable expectations for each participant & supporting the achievement of identified goals.
• Participate in case conferences/meetings with team members to identify & manage youth mental health & substance abuse issues.
• Collaborate with the team to facilitate the management of cases; coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.
• In coordination with clinical and recreational staff, support relevant group programming.
• Develop and plan activities that align with programming philosophies.
• Dispense medication in accordance with medical direction.
• Transport participants to appointments and activities as required.
• Other related duties as required.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and staff & participate in team efforts.

(Awake Overnight)

• Provide basic care and nurturing, set reasonable expectations and limits to support the achievement of identified goals for participants.
• Support individual treatment plans through trauma-informed practice.
• Ensure the safety of participants by monitoring security cameras.
• Submit evening logs, administrative filing, reports, and statistics as assigned.
• Light dorm/lounge cleaning (list provided by supervisor).
• Collaborate with the team to facilitate the management of cases; coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.