Youth Prevention Agent - Substance Use

Under the supervision of the program coordinator and in direct collaboration with the school administration, the Youth Prevention Agent will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the substance use prevention program. The approach to substance use is harm reduction and respect for the school's code of conduct.

The challenge we offer you

• Individual intervention with secondary school students facing substance use issues.
• Animation of prevention workshops for targeted classes and during lunch breaks.
• Building and animating awareness activities for the entire school and youth partner organizations.
• Developing intervention and animation tools for the program.
• Writing reports and summaries.
• Maintaining privileged relationships with the partner school, school staff, and youth organizations in the community.
• Adhere to the YMCA policies and procedures governing the protection of children and vulnerable persons.
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy in your role and within the Association, and participate in the annual campaign and/or other fundraising events.
• Some good reasons to join the YMCA

By joining our team, you will discover an environment where mutual aid and collaboration are at the heart of our activities. Contributing to our teams means:

• Developing your expertise;
• Working alongside passionate experts;
• Having a positive social impact;
• Collaborating with multiple engaged partners;
• Creating real change in people's lives;
• Having sufficient autonomy to tackle challenging tasks.
• Our benefits
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (PAEF).
• Free access to our sports facilities and employee discounts on various programs and services.
• Comprehensive group insurance covering medical expenses, dental care, medications, life insurance, and professional services such as massage therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, naturopathy, and more.
• We provide access to Lumino Santé, a telemedicine service, through Dialogue.
• Our retirement savings plan allows you to contribute 5% of your income, and we match your contribution.
• In addition to annual vacation, we offer days off for illness, as well as for your well-being and family obligations.
• You will have access to a 70-hour leave bank after the probationary period.

The person we are looking for should

• Hold a college diploma (technical) in a field related to intervention.
• Have 1 to 3 years of experience in intervention, specifically with a 12-17-year-old clientele.
• Be fluent in French, both orally and in writing.
• Have intermediate English skills: The employee will need to communicate in English both orally and in writing with various people on a daily basis.
• Be able to travel easily in Montreal, due to occasional travel related to the role.
• Have no criminal record related to the position.