Youth Drug Stabilization Worker

Position Overview

The Youth Drug Stabilization Worker (YDSW) supports the Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (YASU) and/or the Intoxicated Persons Detention Area (IPDA), which are short‑term programs to help youth who are experiencing addictions to alcohol and/or other drugs, and their families. The YDSW works as part of a multidisciplinary team—including nurses and paramedics—to help youth physically stabilize from substances they are using and explore treatment options available in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the admission and discharge of youth to the unit in collaboration with team members.
• Participates in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of individual intervention and treatment plans to meet the needs of youth and families.
• Safely and effectively implements behaviour management strategies to de‑escalate crisis situations.
• Prepares clear and concise reports of relevant ob...