Trail and Salmo Youth Substance Use Counsellor - Freedom Quest Youth Services Society
3 weeks ago
Description
Position Summary
Job Title:
Trail and Salmo Youth Substance Use Counsellor
Team:
Staff Team
Reports to:
Youth Substance Use Counsellor Coordinator
Hours/week: 35 hours
Hourly wage:
$24/hour
Office Location:
Trail BC
Communities Served:
Trail and Salmo BC
Application Deadline:
currently open
Agency Summary
Freedom Quest provides free, community-based, client-centered, low-barrier, confidential, voluntary, and non-judgmental services and programming to youth who are, or who are risk of being, adversely affected by substance use in the West Kootenay Boundary Region.
Freedom Quest's services and programming support these young people in experiencing new opportunities, overcoming barriers, preventing further adversity, building positive relationships, and developing the confidence and skills for life.
Position Summary
The Trail and Salmo Youth Substance Use Counsellor is anticipated to allocate their time to the tasks below, however, they have the flexibility to manage their own schedule and task list according to the needs of their clients as well as to the needs of the agency and the contract.
The Nakusp Youth Substance Use Counsellor is invited to communicate to their supervisor any changes to the following task list according to their actual experience of the position.
One-on-One Counselling Services
- intake
- assessment
- referrals
- transportation
- case management
- crisis intervention
- outreach
- life skills
Community Engagement
- attend, contribute, and/or host local interagency meetings
- join & participate in local advisory committees
- attend, host, and/or facilitate educational presentations
- host community support groups as needed
Recreation
- coordinate with Freedom Quest's Recreation Coordinator
- assess individual and community recreational needs
- facilitate youth engagement in recreational activities
- participate in recreational activities
Administration:
- manage program budget
- collect program data
- participate in strategic planning initiatives
- participate in fundraising activities
- seek out and participate in training opportunities
- perform duties in accordance with Freedom Quest's Policy Manual
- prepare statistical, outcome, and narrative reports
- attend general staff meetings
- engage in and prepare for clinical supervision
- inform community partners about Freedom Quest programs and services
- maintain current & accurate client files and other records
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
Education
- A degree in child and youth care, social work or related field. A combination of education and experience that would be equivalent may be accepted.
The following professional experiences are considered assets. Applicants with less experience may still be considered.
- Three years of experience working with youth who are adversely affected by substances
- Experience working in a oneonone and/or counselling capacity using a variety of therapeutic theories, modalities, and tools
- Experience working from a harmreduction, clientcentred, strengthsbased, attachment and traumainformed approach
- Experience working with youth in an outdoor/wilderness setting
- Experience working with groups
- Valid Class V Driver's License required (Class IV, unrestricted preferred)
- Valid First Aid Certification required
- Reliable Vehicle required
- Criminal Record Check required
- Recent ASIST certification (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$24.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- BC Driving License (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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