School Based Addictions Prevention Worker - Abbotsford, Canada - Archway Community Services

Archway Community Services

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Abbotsford, Canada

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JOB POSTING

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Abbotsford Addictions Centre
School Based Addictions Prevention Worker
Wage: $26.74 to $30.69 per hour
Pending CSSEA JJEP evaluation
Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Permanent
Location: Abbotsford

This position requires union membership.

Develop and Implement Health Promotion Activities for Youth

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Location:
Abbotsford

Employees will be assigned to site locations in the Abbotsford area, based on program needs, client needs, and schedule requirements.

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Job Summary:

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

This position requires the ability to communicate in both Punjabi and English.

Your Role:

Archway's School Based Addictions Prevention Worker with the Abbotsford Addictions Centre contributes by:

In consultation with school personnel, Abbotsford Addictions Centre and community organizations, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion and substance misuse prevention activities such as information sessions, classroom presentations, group discussions, peer mentor training and support, and life skills training.
Supporting teachers in class presentations by providing information, educational resources and promotional materials.
Recruiting, training and supporting peer mentors in each of the high schools. With input from the peer mentors and students, developing, providing and implementing a life skills training course to promote health choices.
Providing shortterm counselling (maximum 3 sessions) and screening to facilitate early identification and response and facilitating appropriate referrals.
Educating school personnel on health promotion and substance misuse prevention by participating in meetings, conducting inservice education sessions, and providing educational resources and promotional materials.
Assisting in the planning of and participating in school and community substance misuse awareness initiatives such as Addictions Awareness Week, Counter Attack Clubs.
Providing recommendations on and participating in the development of school health policies and initiatives.

This position is a great fit for someone who communicates in both Punjabi and English, has knowledge of health promotion strategies appropriate to school-based programs, has excellent interpersonal skills, and has life skills training techniques and knowledge of the system of care.

Our Offer:

Wage: $26.74 to $30.69 per hour

(pending CSSEA JJEP evaluation)

A permanent, fulltime position at 35 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Benefits include:
Three weeks' prorated vacation.
Employee health and welfare benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes online access to wellness resources.
Great inhouse training opportunities.
Rewarding work in a positive environment.
Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview-you will be considered if you have:

A diploma in addictions prevention, or a related human/social service field.
A health promotions background is preferred.
Direct program delivery experience in a schoolbased or community social services agency.
Demonstrated working knowledge of communitybased programs and related provincial and community support services.
A valid BC Driver's License and satisfactory driver's abstract.
Ability to communicate in both Punjabi and English.

The Job Requires you to have:

The use of a personal vehicle is required for program-related driving; must be able to be insured according to Archway policy 3.3
Well-developed active listening skills; able to communicate respectfully and effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated knowledge of addictions prevention and health promotions strategies appropriate to a schoolbased program.
Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills and ability to connect to youth.
Fluency in Punjabi and English (spoken and written).
Uptodate knowledge of substances and their effects.
Good organization, time, and general management skills.
Knowledge of prevention, screening and life skills training techniques and the system of care.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.

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How to Apply:

Closing date is Sunday, March 31st
No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Diversity Statement:

Archway's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

Equity and diversity are essential t