Youth Recovery Support
About The Position
The Youth Recovery Support will work with youth within the Supportive Recovery Program. The goal of the program is to build protective factors and mitigate risk factors for youth who have identified substance use as a barrier in their life. The role of the Youth Recovery Support Worker is to support youth with life skills and support/assistance to the youth regarding their individualized case plan around their substance use and recovery goals. This role will work with team in a holistic approach in regard to each youth’s individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas. Youth Recovery Support Workers will also help to prepare the recovery programming for the youth as well as help to facilitate and prepare other activities such as outings, physical education, and life skills development. This is a permanent, full-time position working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. The hourly wage range is $26.74 - $31.00 per hour dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.
Requirements
- Possess a relevant bachelor’s degree such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care.
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth.
- ASIST training
- NVCI training
- Emergency First Aid certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Immunization records, including TB testing
- Must have a Criminal Record Review Check completed by and satisfactory to Threshold.
- Sign Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement.
- Agree and follow our policies and processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within the recovery and addiction community.
- Knowledge of SMART Recovery programming is an asset.
- Experience facilitating programming is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support youth with life skills.
- Provide support and assistance to youth regarding their individualized case plan around their substance use and recovery goals.
- Work with the team in a holistic approach regarding each youth’s individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.
- Prepare recovery programming for the youth.
- Facilitate and prepare other activities such as outings, physical education, and life skills development.
Benefits
- Yearly training and professional development allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
