Freedom Quest Youth Services is looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people who have been negatively impacted by substance use as well as other adversities. Freedom Quest is an organization that is made up of creative, team-oriented, knowledgeable and skilled individuals who have backgrounds in child & youth care, social work, counselling, psychology, and related fields. Not sure you have what it takes? Your passion and non-judgemental approach to relationships is valued here!

Nakusp & Area Youth Substance Use Counsellor

Freedom Quest Youth Services is looking for a person who is passionate about supporting young people who are adversely affected by substance use. Freedom Quest is an organization that is made up of creative, team-oriented, knowledgeable and skilled individuals who have backgrounds in child & youth care, social work, counselling, psychology, and related fields. Not sure you have what it takes? Your passion and non-judgemental approach to relationships is valued here!

Position Summary
The Youth Substance Use Outreach Counsellor will support youth with a) one-on-one support & counselling, b) referrals, c) group facilitation, d) outreach activities, and e) community engagement. The Youth Substance Use Outreach Counsellor will actively engage with community partners by a) participating in community meetings in and around Nakusp, b) collaborating with community partners in regards to youth care, and c) educating the public in regards to youth mental wellness, harm reduction, and substance use.

Education:
  • Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology or related field. Equivalencies may be made up in education and experience; Related training and a working knowledge of best practices in substance use treatment and harm reduction approaches.

Experience:
  • Ability to build rapport with youth
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Experience working and/or volunteering in a counselling role and/or in a one-on-one capacity
  • Strong understanding of professional ethics

Other Requirements:
  • Drivers License (Class IV preferred)
  • Valid First Aid
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Reliable Transportation
  • ASIST certification (preferred)

Hours per week: 14 hours/week
Office Location: Nakusp (some remote work may be considered)
Posting closes: December 27, 2019 at 5pm
Interviews will be scheduled January 7th or 8th.
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $21.00 - $22.00 /hour

The Bike Shop Mentorship Program Coordinator

Program Summary
The Bike Shop Program is an activity-based therapeutic program that supports young people aged 12-19 and their adult mentors in building healthy relationships with each other, other participants, and the facilitators of the program. The program is focused on supporting youth who have been adversely impacted by, or who are at risk of being adversely impacted by, substance use. With their adult mentors and through the shared experience of mountain biking and mountain bike repair and maintenance, youth will a) be invited into a sport that may have previously been inaccessible to them, b) be introduced to programming that facilitates healthy relationships, c) participate in physical activity to promote their overall wellness, and d) learn new skills.

Position Summary
The Bike Shop Program Coordinator is a member of the Leadership Team and is an active member in management-level decision making within their program.

The Bike Shop Program Coordinator is anticipated to allocate their time to the tasks below, however, they have the flexibility to manage their own schedule and task list according to the needs of program participants as well as to the needs of the agency and the contract.

Program Planning
  • prepare an evaluation plan
  • advertise the program
  • cultivate community partnerships
  • develop program documents
  • seek out and develop program activities
  • conduct youth intake interviews
  • conduct mentor intake interviews
  • spearhead program planning meetings

Leadership:
  • provide support to co-facilitator
  • ensure adequate debrief time
  • ensure compliance with FQ policies
  • ensure the program timeline is adhered to
  • ensure safety procedures are followed
  • collaborate with Team Lead regarding reporting requirements
  • ensure administrative deadlines are met

Program Facilitation:
  • plan recreational outings
  • coordinate with mentors
  • coordinate with community partners
  • coordinate with youth
  • plan meals and transportation
  • facilitate program activities
  • book recreation equipment
  • schedule Bike Shop drop-in hours

Administration:
  • manage program budgets
  • collect program data
  • provide case management
  • prepare statistical, outcome, and narrative reports
  • attend general staff meetings

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

Education
  • A degree in child and youth care, social work or related field. A combination of education and experience that would be equivalent may be accepted.

Experience
  • Experience working with youth who have been negatively affected by substance use
  • Experience working with youth in an outdoor/wilderness setting
  • Extensive experience mountain biking
  • Experience with mountain bike repair and maintenance (or a willingness to learn)
  • Experience facilitating risk management
  • Experience working with groups
  • Experience working in a counselling capacity
  • Experience working from a harm-reduction, client-centred, strengths-based, attachment and trauma-informed approach

Other Requirements
  • Valid Driver’s License (Class IV, unrestricted preferred)
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Reliable Vehicle
  • Criminal Record Check

Other Details
  • Start Date - January, 2020
  • Closing Date - December 4, 2019 (5pm)
  • Hours/week - 14 hours/week
  • Hourly Wage: $22-23/hour
  • Length of contract: 1 year
  • Job Types: Part-time, Contract
  • Salary: $22.00 to $23.00 /hour
Please send resumes and cover letters to: tina.tew@freedomquestyouthservices.ca