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The Outreach Worker is responsible the distribution of information to the client communities regarding the support services, resources and interventions available for youth at the White Buffalo Youth Treatment Centre. Outreach services will be targeting at risk youth or who are already leading at risk lifestyles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Outreach Services
Provide promotional presentations, conferences, workshops, and tours, etc., on WBYTC and its services to First nation communities, referral agencies/organizations, and other interested parties.
Input of data into approved reporting system to meet all necessary statistical reporting requirements as required by various stakeholders including providing quarterly report statistics for Executive Director and Health Canada.
Create and provide educational presentations based on community substance issues (e.g., marijuana, solvents, drugs, etc.) to schools and community groups.
Client Intake Services
Reviews and updates all forms relevant to the client application process (e.g. intake package, permission forms, waivers, etc.)
Assists with filling out intake package completion of required forms and answering inquiries
Client Assessment Services
Provides a preliminary assessment of youth applicants for suitability, recommend for intake, and, determination of intake dates
Utilize database for client intake and aftercare and analyzation of statistical data for the centre in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor and Executive Director.
Client Care Services
Assists with arranging detoxification for youth prior to intake if required
Provides safe transportation for youth as necessary upon admission and discharge.
Establishes an aftercare plan for youth who have completed the program or are scheduled to leave the Centre within the last month prior to departure
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
- Chemical Dependency Counselling Training/Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Child welfare
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement substance abuse treatment programs
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Female
- Families
- Aboriginal groups
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