Withdrawal Management Support Worker

2 days ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Full time

**Position**:Permanent Part TimeOvernight Awake Weekends Position.

**Fridays: 11pm - 7am**

**Saturdays: 11pm - 7am**

**Sundays: 11pm - 7am**

**Job Summary**:
The role of the **Withdrawal** **Management Support Worker (Nights) **is to provide the necessary support and service to youth within the SYD Detox and provide residential support (house chores and maintenance) to the SYD program.

**Job Skill and Abilities**:
Self-motivated, takes initiative, demonstrated time management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated team/leadership skills, and willingness to complete daily chores and cooking. A large part of the night position is to ensure the smooth running of the SYD program by completing majority of the food prep, house chores, and other tasks on a nightly basis**. ** Staff must be willing to work with youth that may have physical and mental health issues. Staff is required to administer medications to youth.

**Experience**:
A minimum of 6 months experience is preferred, which includes:
Knowledge and experience with high-risk youth and their families.

Experience working with high-risk youth and families in helping capacity.

Experience with community-based programs and related community support systems.

**Knowledge**:
Basic understanding of child/adolescent development and impact of substance use

Basic understanding of brief and comprehensive assessments, counselling, engagement skills and intervention approaches

**Conditions of employment**:
Must be 21+ years old

Must have clearance from the _Authorization for Criminal Records Search_, prior to commencing employment. The first 6 months of employment constitute a probationary period, at the end of which a performance appraisal is conducted to determine the suitability of the employee for further employment

Must have a TB Test

Must have Emergency First Aid and Food Safe certification

Must have two COVID-19 vaccinations

Must follow the Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Policies and Procedures of The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society and abide by the relevant rules and reporting guidelines as set out by the Ministry for Children and Families and other appropriate governing bodies

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

**Salary**: $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Victoria, BC V8W 1K7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8W 1K7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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