Youth Services Part Time Kamloops, BC $27.11 - $31.04 CAD per hour

- Grade 12 plus a certificate in a related social service or recreation field.
- Lived experience accessing mental health, substance use, or related supports as a young person, with the ability and willingness to use that experience to inspire hope and recovery.
- Six (6) months of experience working or volunteering in youth leadership, community programs, or peer support.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Willingness to complete required organizational training provided at no cost, including Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt (RCT), SafeTALK, Privacy and Information Sharing, Abuse and Neglect Awareness, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, Naloxone, and Foundry-specific training. Existing certifications are considered an asset.
- Union membership required (1.85% dues)

BENEFITS

- Compensation: $27.11-$31.04 (Grid 9 as per collective agreement)
- Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, and more upon completion of the probationary period.
- Annual vacation starting at three (3) weeks after one year, increasing with seniority.
- One (1) day per month sick leave accrual.
- Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5%, to be used on unworked stat days
- Wage increases with every 2,000 hours of seniority, up to Step 4.
- Priority consideration as an internal candidate for future job opportunities.
- Community involvement and employee wellbeing activities.




- Fully paid training and professional development opportunities.
- Interior 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.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Youth Peer Support Worker uses their lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use, or other systemic barriers to support youth ages 12–24. Working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where youth feel heard, supported, and empowered. In this role, you will:

- Build supportive, peer-based relationships with youth through empathy, active listening, and appropriate sharing of lived experience.
- Provide one-to-one and group peer support that promotes hope, resilience, and personal growth.
- Plan and facilitate peer support groups, workshops, and wellness activities.
- Support youth in identifying strengths, setting goals, developing life skills, and connecting with community resources.
- Support youth through emotionally challenging situations using calm, respectful, and strength-based approaches.
- Promote harm reduction, youth autonomy,



and recovery-oriented practice.
- Collaborate with the Foundry team to provide coordinated, youth-centred care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a safe and welcoming program environment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

- Strong communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to build trust and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Understanding of the challenges youth may experience, including mental health, substance use, and systemic barriers.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, strength-based, and harm reduction approaches when supporting youth experiencing emotional distress or behavioural challenges.
- Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and youth-centred practice.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Sound judgment, reliability, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond calmly in challenging situations.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.

JOB NUMBER:

PROGRAM: Foundry Kamloops

STATUS: Part-Time

HOURS of WORK: 20 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Hours primarily fall within Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with occasional evening or weekend requirements for service delivery until 8:00pm to meet participant needs.

REPORTS TO: Manager of Foundry Kamloops

COMPENSATION: $27.11-$31.04 (Grid 9 as per collective agreement)

NUMBER of VACANCIES: Two (2)

CLOSING DATE: Position closes when a suitable applicant is found

Contact us at for any accommodation need

📌 Youth Peer Support Worker (Kamloops)
🏢 Interior Community Services
📍 Kamloops