Youth Services Temp Kamloops, BC $29.22 - $33.54 CAD per hour

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field

Experience working with a care team to support youth with diverse needs.

Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Class 7 or BC Class 5 driver’s license and safe driving record

Access to reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shifts on time. Access to a vehicle is an asset.

Consent to Criminal Record and Background Check by the MCFD Hub.

This position requires Union membership and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.

Following trainings are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, Safe Talk, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, MCFD Privacy, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.

Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals with recreational activities and household duties, including hiking, biking, yard work, snow removal, general cleaning duties, etc.

BENEFITS

COMPENSATION: $29.22-$33.54 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period in the job.

Optional paid vacation and stat leave accruals OR 10.6% additional pay with every paycheck

Up to 5 fully paid sick days per year

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 and Part-time 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.





ABOUT THE JOB:
The Child and Youth Care Worker works with a young individual in a highly structured and personalized program within a home environment. They develop and maintain a secure learning environment based on the strengths, abilities, and needs of the youth to enhance their level of independence and quality of life. The Care Worker builds strong relationships with the youth to support their in personal development and responds effectively to a variety of challenging situations and behaviors with appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing opportunities for the youth to acquire and maintain life skills necessary for independent living

Providing guidance in behavior management and educating on adapting behavior and coping techniques

De-escalating crisis situations using appropriate interventions

Providing communication and support to family members, community professionals, and the care team

Meal planning and preparation

Maintaining the home, including housekeeping, laundry, yard work, etc.

Completing documentation and reporting

Participating in youth-focused recreational and other activities

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Be physically active and involved in supporting the child/youth in various youth-focused activities, such as biking, swimming, walking, hiking, etc.

Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the youth, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members

Support and interact effectively with the children/youth who have experienced trauma





Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors, crisis situations, and aggression

Apply attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy guidelines and principles

Provide life skills support and development, interventions, and guidance to youth

Develop and implement youth-focused schedules, plans, and goal-setting methods

Work effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a team

Follow directions and implement strong critical and analytical thinking in the work, applying appropriate policies and procedures

Take initiative, notice what needs to be done in the program, and follow through

Provide clear and accurate written documentation

Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning.

Cook healthy, nutritional meals

Assess personal safety of staff and youth(s) and respond appropriately to crisis situations

Provide medication administration as per agency policy and procedures

JOB NUMBER: 2026-122

PROGRAM: 611 Down

STATUS: Temporary Part-time

TERM: 6 months with the possibility of extensino to 18 months or longer

HOURS of WORK: 20 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM-6:30 PM

COMPENSATION: $29.22-$33.54 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE: Posting closes when a suitable applicant is found

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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📌 Child and Youth Care Worker (2026-122) (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia