Youth Support Worker
About The Position
The Traverse program in Chilliwack provides bed-based treatment for youth (ages 13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a recreation-based program using a therapeutic approach focusing on trauma-informed practice to provide treatment and basic care, service planning and therapeutic recreation to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth. This is an opportunity to work as a youth support worker within a larger multi-disciplinary team comprised of clinical counsellors, youth support workers, recreation workers, kitchen team, housekeeping and the intake and transition team.
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, youth work and trauma-informed practices
- Practiced understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with people from all genders, cultures and identities
- Demonstrated ability to work with youth with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health challenges
- Effective computer skills and ability to use databases and Microsoft office suite
- Self-awareness of personal biases, personal signs of burnout, and self-care practices
Responsibilities
- Supports the day-to-day needs of participants and daily activities of the program, including the emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental needs of participants, in group and 1-1 settings.
- Supports youth with emotional regulation and coping skills
- De-escalates crisis and facilitates conflict resolution
- Facilitates, co-facilitates, and supports group-based programming with a focus on substance use, relevant mental health skills, life skills and recreation programming.
- Encourages, motivates and involves participants in all program activities and adapt groups to fit individual needs
- Participates alongside participants in programming and be a healthy role model by incorporating Traverse program agreements into your practice
- Supports youth with exploring and experiencing diverse cultures and spiritualities
- Completes and manages daily documentation such as case notes, critical incident reports, care team updates, trip planning, group outlines and programming calendars.
- Responds to challenging behaviors and situations with trauma informed practices, using a non-judgmental professional approach with appropriate boundaries and kindness.
- Sets and maintains values-based boundaries
- Dispenses medication in accordance with medical direction
- Plans collaboratively with the treatment team for a caseload of key youth
- Creates an atmosphere of inclusivity, acceptance, support and confidence
- Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
