YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER Competition # YDSW 25-071

Brandon University; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is looking for a Youth Drug Stabilization Worker based in Manitoba. The role is part-time and involves working with youth experiencing addiction and their families. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Child & Youth Care, five years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for growth and professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits and pension package

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in mental health and addictions support.
• Knowledge of youth addiction services in the community.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the admission and discharge of youth.
• Implement treatment plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Prepare reports on treatment evaluations.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Intervention strategies

Excellent communication

Decision making

Education

Diploma in Child & Youth Care or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER Competition # YDSW 25-071

Marymound Posted: December 20, 2025
Expires: January 22, 2026

YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER
Competition # YDSW 25-071
Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit Permanent, Part-Time, 16 Hours Bi-Weekly / 0.2 FTE: Must be Available for Days, Evenings, and Weekends

Required to Work Every Second Weekend- 7:00am-3:00pm & 3:00pm-11:00pm Shifts

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling career.

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.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses and paramedics, the YDSW works to support the youth to physically stabilize from substances they are using, and explore treatment options available in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the admission & 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 safely de-escalate crisis situations;
• Prepare clear and concise reports of relevant objective observations and evaluation of care;
• Implements specific therapeutic interventions to best meet the needs of the youth;
• Observes, evaluates, and records daily events in order to ensure continuity and consistency in treatment planning and implementation – includes accurately maintaining individual logs and communication logs as per licensing standards;
• Participates in staff meetings/team planning days to discuss program concerns, treatment issues and unit management
• Assists youth and families in accessing additional community resources;
• Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.;
• Actively participates in fire and disaster safety response and prevention duties in accord with policy and licensing standards;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Child & Youth Care, or applicable post-secondary degree (i.e. social work, psychology, counselling, etc.) is required – a combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Five years of experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to those impacted by co-occurring mental health and addictions;
• A thorough understanding of harm reduction and experience utilizing harm reduction strategies in interventions with youth;
• Experience working from a trauma-informed perspective is essential;
• Must be comfortable and competent in crisis de-escalation and behaviour management;
• Comprehensive knowledge of youth addictions services and resources available in the community;
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required;
• Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) required, or to be obtained within probationary period of employment;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks;
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks;
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills;
• Demonstrated experience and competence working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, preferably working across agencies/systems in the provision of coordinated care;
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job;

Marymound offers: competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and pension package for qualified positions, opportunities for growth and advancement, professional development opportunities, wellness programming, access to Elders and Indigenous Cultural Services and much more!

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates to self-identify in their cover letters.

Request for reasonable accommodations will be made available for those who may be affected by a barrier in respect of the materials or activities used in the assessment or selection process.