Join us as a Youth Substance Use Support Worker!

Overview

Job Title: Youth Substance Use Support Worker
Start Date: October/November 2025
Position Duration: Permanent
​Hourly wage: $26.75
Location and Hours/week: 
  • 1st position - Trail/Salmo; 35 hours/week
  • 2nd position - Nakusp; 14 hours/week
Vacation: 8% accrual
Benefits (only for positions working 21 hours/week or more):
  • Full benefits paid by employer
  • 5% RRSP Contribution 

Position Summary

One-on-One Services
  • intake
  • assessment
  • referrals
  • transportation
  • case management
  • crisis intervention
  • outreach
  • life skills

Community Engagement
  • attend, contribute, and/or host local interagency meetings
  • join & participate in local advisory committees
  • attend, host, and/or facilitate educational presentations
  • host community support groups as needed

Recreation
  • coordinate with Freedom Quest’s Recreation Coordinator to facilitate youth engagement in recreational activities
  • assess individual and community recreational needs
  • co-facilitate youth engagement in recreational activities
  • participate in recreational activities
 
Administration:
  • manage program budget
  • collect program data
  • participate in strategic planning initiatives
  • participate in fundraising activities
  • seek out and participate in training opportunities
  • perform duties in accordance with Freedom Quest’s Policy Manual
  • prepare statistical, outcome, and narrative reports
  • attend general staff meetings
  • engage in and prepare for clinical supervision
  • inform community partners about Freedom Quest programs and services
  • maintain current & accurate client files and other records

​Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

Education/Experience
  • A 2-year diploma in child and youth care, social work or related field (REQUIRED)
  • Three years of experience working with youth who are adversely affected by substances (ASSET)
  • Experience working in a one-on-one and/or counselling capacity using a variety of therapeutic theories, modalities, and tools (ASSET)
  • Experience working with groups (ASSET)
  • Experience working from a harm-reduction, client-centred, strengths-based, attachment and trauma-informed approach (ASSET)
  • Willingness to engage in life-long learning and self-reflexivity practices to understand Indigenous worldviews and the important role of culture in facilitating healing. (REQUIRED)
  • Recognition that colonization continues to impact the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples. This includes recognizing the role of trauma and offering trauma-informed care. (REQUIRED)
  • Experience working with youth in an outdoor/wilderness setting (ASSET)
 
Other Requirements
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certification (REQUIRED)
  • Criminal Record Check (inclusive of Vulnerable Sector) (REQUIRED)
  • Valid FoodSafe Certification (REQUIRED)
  • Valid Class V BC Driver’s License (REQUIRED, Class IV preferred)
  • Clean Driver’s Abstract (REQUIRED)
  • Reliable Vehicle (REQUIRED)
  • Valid ASIST Certification (ASSET)