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Overnight - Youth Drug Stabilization Worker (Yasu) 25-111

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Marymound Inc. Full time

**YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER**

**Competition # YDSW 25-111**

**Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (YASU) - Permanent, Part-Time, 72 Hours Bi-Weekly / 0.9 FTE: Overnights Only**

**This is an awake overnight position**

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling career.

The Youth Drug Stabilization Worker (YDSW) supports the Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (YASU) and/or the Intoxicated Persons Detention Area (IPDA), which are short-term programs to help youth who are experiencing addictions to alcohol and/or other drugs, and their families. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses and paramedics, the YDSW works to support the youth to physically stabilize from substances they are using, and explore treatment options available in the community.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

  • Facilitates the admission & discharge of youth to the unit in collaboration with team members;
  • Participates in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual intervention and treatment plans to meet the needs of youth and families;
  • Safely and effectively implements behaviour management strategies to safely de-escalate crisis situations;
  • Prepare clear and concise reports of relevant objective observations and evaluation of care;
  • Implements specific therapeutic interventions to best meet the needs of the youth;
  • Observes, evaluates, and records daily events in order to ensure continuity and consistency in treatment planning and implementation - includes accurately maintaining individual logs and communication logs as per licensing standards;
  • Participates in staff meetings/team planning days to discuss program concerns, treatment issues and unit management
  • Assists youth and families in accessing additional community resources;
  • Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.;
  • Actively participates in fire and disaster safety response and prevention duties in accord with policy and licensing standards;
  • Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

  • Diploma in Child & Youth Care, or applicable post-secondary degree (i.e. social work, psychology, counselling, etc.) is required - a combination of education and experience may be considered;
  • Five years of experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to those impacted by co-occurring mental health and addictions;
  • A thorough understanding of harm reduction and experience utilizing harm reduction strategies in interventions with youth;
  • Experience working from a trauma-informed perspective is essential;
  • Must be comfortable and competent in crisis de-escalation and behaviour management;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of youth addictions services and resources available in the community;
  • Valid First Aid/CPR is required;
  • Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) required, or to be obtained within probationary period of employment;
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks;
  • Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks;
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated decision making, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills;
  • Demonstrated experience and competence working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, preferably working across agencies/systems in the provision of coordinated care;
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office software.
  • Physically able to perform the duties of the job;

Marymound offers: competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and pension package for qualified positions, opportunities for growth and advancement, professional development opportunities, wellness programming, access to Elders and Indigenous Cultural Services and much more

  • Request for reasonable accommodations will be made available for those who may be affected by a barrier in respect of the materials or activities used in the assessment or selection process._

Salary Range: H1-YASU $20.71- $25.45

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Internal Applicants: Submit ‘Internal Application Form’ with cover letter and current resume

External Applicants: Submit a cover letter and résumé, including references to

Competition # YDSW 25-111

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: $20.71-$25.45 per hour

**Benefits**

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

**Education*