Addictions Outreach Specialist

Job Summary

The Addictions Outreach Worker will provide mobile outreach services to high-risk youth with substance abuse problems. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of the Associate Director to ensure a trauma-informed, strengths-based, harm reduction approach is utilized when supporting youth who may be experiencing mental health issues, addiction issues, and other problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Outreach Vehicle, picking up youth who require transportation to a safe location
• Work well within a team to ensure a positive, constructive work environment
• Engage with youth at all times: be open, communicative, and supportive
• Ensure youth is supervised at all times
• Utilize conflict resolution in supporting youth with complex needs
• Interact with youth using appropriate, respectful communication and to model positive social interaction
• Maintain a cooperative, friendly, helpful, and positive attitude with youth
• Role model with enthusiasm and positive energy
• Supporting youth under the influence, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Assisting HB frontline staff when and as needed or required with respect to the youth
• Respect all Home Base locations and their rules and regulations
• Engage with community to promote supports for youth
• Communicate with the Associate Director and/or Dorms Manager
• Complete necessary and ongoing documentation
• Attend or complete training opportunities as provided and related to the youth

Qualifications

• Class 5 Drivers' License with at least one year driving experience required
• Clear Driver's Abstract required
• First Aid and CPR Certification required
• Vulnerable Sector check from the RCMP within the past 6 month
• HBYK Oath of confidentiality
• Discipline Agreement & Rules to Follow at HBYK
• Firm and established professional boundaries
• Extremely punctual and reliable
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with persons impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a trauma background, and various behavioral needs
• Enthusiasm and desire to work with at-risk youth and make a positive impact on their life
• Knowledge of Northern First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures
• Must be able to work various shift work including days/and or nights, awake overnights