Youth Substance Use Outreach Specialist

1 month ago

New Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
Position Overview

Financial Assistance for Relocation Costs is available for this role

Are you dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you eager to showcase your expertise in a vibrant and supportive environment? We have an exceptional opportunity for you to contribute your strong work ethic to our Specialized Services/Interprofessional Teams division.

Under the guidance of the Team Leader, the Youth Substance Use Outreach Specialist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers substance use treatment and support to clients and their families.

The key responsibilities encompass community outreach and engagement services aimed at youth who are at risk.

This role entails conducting assessments, providing early interventions, and making referrals for youth identified as being at risk for substance use and/or mental health challenges.

Engagement will occur in various environments where connections with at-risk youth can be effectively established, including street-based, school, and community settings.

Delivering addiction services with a focus on maintaining clients within the community, while enhancing youth treatment and rehabilitation plans through consistent and supportive interactions.

As a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide direct community-based early intervention, assessment, treatment planning, and referrals for youth facing challenges related to substance use and/or mental health issues.

You will offer support, guidance, and education to individuals dealing with substance use and/or mental health issues and their families, as identified through assessments.

The incumbent is expected to operate within the framework of Harm Reduction in substance use, advocating for the benefits of this approach in collaborative efforts with other service providers.


Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Compensation :
The wage is: $52.81/hour

The communities collectively known as the Upper Skeena, The Hazeltons , are located on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation.

The Gitxsan people have inhabited these lands for over 10,000 years and, along with the Wet'suwet'en Nation to the east, established the landmark Delgamuukw court decision.

The Upper Skeena includes the municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, along with several unincorporated settlements and Indigenous villages.

The natural beauty of the region is often regarded as unparalleled, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents.


Explore the historic heartland of northwest BC.

Benefits of Working with Northern Health

  • Comprehensive benefits packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees can opt to pay for benefits.
  • Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
  • Financial support for relocation costs is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-sponsored training and leadership development opportunities
  • Access to outdoor activities and short commutes
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs available through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (from an accredited institution) in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field relevant to the position, along with two (2) years of recent, related experience in a health setting working with complex youth clients with concurrent disorders.
Skills and Competencies:

Assessment and Treatment: Proven ability to conduct initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.

Teaching: Ability to educate clients and others both individually and in group settings.

Knowledge Integration: Incorporates best practices and current research evidence to inform professional practice decisions and actions.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members using verbal, written, and digital communication methods. Ability to apply conflict resolution skills effectively.

Critical Thinking: Proven ability to analyze and evaluate relevant data (from multiple sources) to solve problems and make informed decisions. Demonstrates critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systematic approach.

  • Human Caring and

Relationship-Centered Practice:
Ability to promote client-focused care that reflects sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy, and social justice concerns.

Management: Proven ability to organize work, set objectives, and prioritize tasks. Manages time and resources effectively, fostering cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborating across disciplines.

Leadership: Encourages staff morale, engagement, and empowerment. Demonstrates innovative planning for change and implementation of policies or protocols, along with ongoing professional development for self and others.

Teamwork: Proven ability to cultivate teamwork and a commitment to excellence in client care.

Equipment: Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Meditech and Windows-based programs. Proven data analysis skills, including the use of appropriate analysis and reporting tools. Competence in email and word processing applications. Ability to operate other relevant equipment as required in the specific practice area.

  • Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
About Us

Northern Health serves an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based healthcare for a population of 300,000.

With more than 7,000 staff across the region, Northern Health offers exceptional health services for Northerners, supported by dedicated staff and physicians, in collaboration with communities and organizations throughout Northern BC.

A wide range of career opportunities is available in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and various offices providing specialized services.

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