Youth Drug Stabilization Worker (YASU) 26-110

**YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER** **Competition #YDSW 26- 110** **YOUTH ADDICTIONS STABILIZATION UNIT (YASU) -** **Permanent, Full-Time, 80 Hours Bi-Weekly / 1.0 FTE: Days, Evenings, Weekends & Shift Work** 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; * Ment