Youth Support Worker - KYS - PT temporary (2026-95)Youth Services Temp Kamloops, BC $30.95 - $35.52 CAD per hourThe 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.ABOUT THE JOBThe Youth Support Worker provides assessment and intervention to assist youth in creating positive change and growth in their lives and acts as an advocate for youth and families in the community. Responsibilities include:Maintains a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environmentIdentifies the right services and supports for youth at intake.Ensures the safety and wellbeing of youth, both day to day and in emergency situationsSupports youth through healthy daily living routines.Collaborates with caregivers and other community professionals to develop and adjust realistic goals.Supports youth in their relationships with natural supports.Provides referrals for other programs.Completes documentation in a timely manner – contact notes, daily journal, critical incident reports, etc.Performs housekeeping duties including meal preparation, cleaning, and yard maintenance (mowing, weeding, gardening).BENEFITSChoose how you receive your vacation and statutory holiday pay:Option 1:Receive an additional 10.6% on each paycheque in lieu of vacation and statutory holidaysOption 2:Accrue 5% vacation pay and receive paid statutory holidays5 days of paid sick leave per yearWage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority,



up until Step 4Fully paid training and professional development opportunitiesCommunity involvement and wellbeing activitiesPriority as an internal candidate for future job vacanciesInterior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the length of service and accrued wages. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCEDegree or Diploma in Human/Social Service or a related field. A degree is an asset.Two (2) years of recent related experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health and substance use concerns, and homelessness.Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIESDemonstrated knowledge and solid abilities to:Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including youth, staff, community professionals, care teams, and family membersManage conflict effectively through mediation and facilitation.Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggressionUse trauma-informed practices while supporting youth with mental health, substance use, and emotional regulation issues.Provide life skills support using a strengths‐based approachUse various intervention strategies to assist youth in creating positive changeImplement strong critical and analytical thinking in the work,



applying appropriate policies and proceduresTake initiative on what needs to be done in the program and follow throughProvide clear and accurate written documentationREQUIREMENTSValid Class 5 Driving LicenseA safe driving recordAccess to a reliable vehicleTB Testing showing free from tuberculosisFollowing 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.This position requires Union membership and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.Background checks through MCFD HUB is required.STATUS: Temporary Part-timeHOURS of WORK: 16 hours per weekSCHEDULE: Friday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pmREPORTS TO: Kamloops Youth Shelter Program CoordinatorCOMPENSATION: $30.95-$35.52 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)JOB NUMBER: 2026-95CLOSING DATE: September 2nd, 2026Applications received after this deadline will still be accepted but will lose internal applicant priority.Email applications will not be accepted.Contact us at [email protected] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.Interior Community Services 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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