Job opportunity
Youth Support Worker -Casual
Interior Community Services
Youth Services Casual Kamloops, BC $30.95 - $35.52 CAD per hour
Causal employees are required to provide their availability each month following the guidelines below:
12 days of availability each month
4 weekdays-4weekends-4 any days in the month
Availability is assumed for all three shifts for the 12 days provided: day, afternoon, and awake overnight.
Day:
7:00am-3:00pm,
Afternoon:
3:00pm-11:00pm,
Awake Overnight:
11:00pm-7:00am
REPORTS TO:
Youth Outreach Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION:
$30.95-$35.52 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE:
Open until a suitable candidate is found
ABOUT the KAMLOOPS YOUTH SHELTER
The KYS provides living support services to meet the basic needs of youth aged 13 to 18 who require short-term emergency housing. The Youth Shelter provides assessment, intervention, harm reduction, and various other support services to assist youth in creating positive change in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
This is a single-staff role that requires the ability to work independently and to safely manage the operation during your shift.
Welcome youth to the shelter and assess service suitability
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
Complete intakes, documentation, and ongoing case notes
Monitor wellbeing and respond to day-to-day needs, crises, or critical incidents
Use trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches in daily practice
Support youth in building healthy routines and life skills
Collaborate with caregivers and community partners to set and review goals
Help youth strengthen connections with family and natural supports
Provide referrals to internal and community resources
Assist with daily operations such as meal prep, light cleaning, and yard upkeep
Opportunity:
If fewer hours are available at KYS, you can pick up additional hours from other youth program Child and Youth Care Worker - Casual , see the other job posting for details.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
10.6% additional pay with each paycheck for vacation and stats
Up to 5 fully paid sick days per year, available for use after 90 days in the position
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Casual employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the candidate's current contribution status. If you are already a contributing member, then your contributions are continued without interruptions.
What You Bring
Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Services (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years’ related experience supporting youth with mental health, substance use, or housing challenges
Strong relationship-building, crisis response, and teamwork skills
You bring a compassionate, calm, and strengths-based approach, along with the ability to:
Build trusting relationships with youth, families, and professionals
Respond effectively to crises, conflict, and challenging behaviours
Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive practices
Support emotional regulation, life skills, and goal setting
Work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Communicate clearly and complete accurate documentation
Think critically, take initiative, and follow program policies
Other Musts
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and safe driving record
Access to a reliable vehicle
Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid (Community Care) with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, SafeTalk, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Naloxone, MCFD Privacy, Anti-Bullying and Harassment.
TB clearance
Union membership required
Satisfactory MCFD criminal record check
Contact us at [email protected] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.
ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.
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Apply on source site Causal employees are required to provide their availability each month following the guidelines below:
12 days of availability each month
4 weekdays-4weekends-4 any days in the month
Availability is assumed for all three shifts for the 12 days provided: day, afternoon, and awake overnight.
Day:
7:00am-3:00pm,
Afternoon:
3:00pm-11:00pm,
Awake Overnight:
11:00pm-7:00am
REPORTS TO:
Youth Outreach Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION:
$30.95-$35.52 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE:
Open until a suitable candidate is found
ABOUT the KAMLOOPS YOUTH SHELTER
The KYS provides living support services to meet the basic needs of youth aged 13 to 18 who require short-term emergency housing. The Youth Shelter provides assessment, intervention, harm reduction, and various other support services to assist youth in creating positive change in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
This is a single-staff role that requires the ability to work independently and to safely manage the operation during your shift.
Welcome youth to the shelter and assess service suitability
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
Complete intakes, documentation, and ongoing case notes
Monitor wellbeing and respond to day-to-day needs, crises, or critical incidents
Use trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches in daily practice
Support youth in building healthy routines and life skills
Collaborate with caregivers and community partners to set and review goals
Help youth strengthen connections with family and natural supports
Provide referrals to internal and community resources
Assist with daily operations such as meal prep, light cleaning, and yard upkeep
Opportunity:
If fewer hours are available at KYS, you can pick up additional hours from other youth program Child and Youth Care Worker - Casual , see the other job posting for details.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
10.6% additional pay with each paycheck for vacation and stats
Up to 5 fully paid sick days per year, available for use after 90 days in the position
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Casual employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the candidate's current contribution status. If you are already a contributing member, then your contributions are continued without interruptions.
What You Bring
Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Services (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years’ related experience supporting youth with mental health, substance use, or housing challenges
Strong relationship-building, crisis response, and teamwork skills
You bring a compassionate, calm, and strengths-based approach, along with the ability to:
Build trusting relationships with youth, families, and professionals
Respond effectively to crises, conflict, and challenging behaviours
Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive practices
Support emotional regulation, life skills, and goal setting
Work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Communicate clearly and complete accurate documentation
Think critically, take initiative, and follow program policies
Other Musts
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and safe driving record
Access to a reliable vehicle
Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid (Community Care) with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, SafeTalk, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Naloxone, MCFD Privacy, Anti-Bullying and Harassment.
TB clearance
Union membership required
Satisfactory MCFD criminal record check
Contact us at [email protected] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.
ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.
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