Trail and Salmo Youth Substance Use Counsellor

5 months ago

Trail, Canada Freedom Quest Youth Services Society Full time

**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.

Experience
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 one-on-one and/or counselling capacity using a variety of therapeutic theories, modalities, and tools
- Experience working from a harm-reduction, client-centred, strengths-based, attachment and trauma-informed approach
- Experience working with youth in an outdoor/wilderness setting
- Experience working with groups

Other Requirements
- 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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