As per Recommendation #114 of the Seven Youth Inquest (June 28, 2016), there has been “an identified need for an alternative detoxification facility in the City of Thunder Bay that would provide the proper supports and supervision for any youth who may be struggling with alcohol/substance misuse.” The KOBE Safe Sober Sites are available for our students, aged 13-21 years of age, that need a safe and supervised detoxification and stabilization. KOBE will work in co-operation with local service providers to provide a quick response to meet the needs of our students.The Youth Residential Workers will work under the direction of the Secure Sober Site Lead and the KOBE Inquest Manager, in the implementation and delivery of detoxification services for youth who are in the KOBE Student Services Program. The Youth Residential Worker will ensure the ordered care plans are followed, will supervise students at the site while they detoxify, and will provide support to students in their after-care plans. The Youth Residential Workers will maintain case notes, tracking of any referrals/specialized services, after-care services, and program reporting requirements. The Youth Residential Worker would also work with the Addictions Crisis Worker, and KOBE SS On-Call Team to minimize gaps and improve overall services.Wage Range:



$24.30 – 38.55 (based on experience and education)Qualifications:2 years education related work experienceBachelor’s Degree/College Diploma or equivalent experience and/or trainingKnowledge of First Nation Education & Health issues, Challenges, and Delivery modelsAbility to speak one of the local dialects is an assetStrong Interpersonal SkillsValid Class G Driver’s LicenseMust be willing to provide a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Background CheckAble to work effectively with othersAbility to work independentlyStrong communication skillsResponsibilities:Maintain a culturally protected environment for students who require care while detoxifyingOngoing communication with the KOBE On-Call Workers to determine the student needs and any information that they may be aware ofWork directly with the Health Service Provider and Medical Team to ensure all treatment plans are followedProvide timely reporting of health care services provided to the Well-Being TeamMaintain communication processes with the KOBE Well-Being Team in all areas of after-care (return to boarding home/school, communication to Parents, to Boarding Home Parents/School Staff, etc.)Attend all training identified by the Safe Sober Site Lead and/or Addictions Crisis Worker in areas that would be relevant to their positionEnsure timely reporting and development of materials required to carry out servicesTravel to the Keewaytinook Okimakanak communities: Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Poplar Hill First Nations, as necessaryAble to do after hours shift workOther related duties as set by the KO Board of Education and KOBE Management#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Residential Workers (Multiple Vacancies, Casual) (Dryden)
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