At the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society (KDEFS), we are passionate about the cause we serve – building a just and equitable community where women, gender-diverse people, and families are supported and empowered to thrive.

We are recruiting a Youth Justice Worker to join our growing non-profit organization, driven by feminist values.

Under the supervision of the Sky Program Supervisor, the Youth Justice Worker is responsible for actively engaging adjudicated youth (12 – 19 years old) in program activities, promoting their well-being and positive development and providing ongoing support, guidance and individualized planning to help youth achieve their goals. A key component of this job is to assist youth in all aspects of their lives including their physical, social and emotional development needs affecting their successful participation in program and community, with the goal of reducing the potential for recidivism.

The Sky Day Program operates Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. The Sky Program is a court-ordered rehabilitation and reintegration program for adjudicated youth aged 12 – 19. Sky Program serves up to five youth at a time. Youth must be referred to the Sky Program by their MCFD Youth Probation Officer (YPO) and have conditions on their court order that specify program attendance.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborates with youth, the Program Supervisor, and involved professionals to develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized service plans and goals, supporting youth in achieving desired outcomes and accessing appropriate resources and services.
- Builds positive, supportive relationships with youth and serves as a positive role model, promoting healthy decision-making, personal responsibility, and pro-social life skills.
- Plans and prepares psycho-educational group sessions for youth, facilitates group discussions and activities, and identifies opportunities to revise and enhance programming to ensure it remains relevant, engaging, and responsive to youth needs
- Provides trauma-informed support to youth, assisting with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and effective coping skills
- Engages directly with youth by planning, facilitating, and participating in recreational and program activities, fostering positive relationships and encouraging active participation in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Transports and supervises youth in the community, using opportunities to build positive relationships, provide mentorship, and support skill development




- Provides caregivers with support and practical strategies to promote placement stability and support youth outcomes
- Liaises with youth probation officers, families, caregivers, schools, mental health professionals, police, and other involved services to coordinate case planning, share relevant information, and respond to changing youth needs
- Maintains accurate case notes, documents youth interactions, goal progress, completes incident reports, and program participation, ensuring records are accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with agency policies and confidentiality requirements.
- Identifies and responds to emerging safety concerns and crisis situations through de-escalation, safety planning, appropriate intervention, and consultation with supervisors or emergency services as required.
- Supports youth in their transition and reintegration into the community by fostering independence, strengthening community connections, and facilitating access to supports and services.
- Advocates for youth and empowers them to build self-advocacy skills, personal responsibility, and confidence in achieving strengths-based goals.
- Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

- Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong planning, organization, and time management abilities.
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with youth, families, caregivers, community partners, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to engage, support, and mentor youth experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges.
- Strong crisis intervention, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to support youth in developing emotional regulation, pro-social behaviours, life skills, and positive decision-making strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic workplace.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive,



and trauma-informed practice, with sensitivity to diverse cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and lived experiences.
- Ability to advocate for youth while promoting self-advocacy, personal responsibility, and strengths-based goal attainment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn and utilize electronic case management systems, virtual platforms, and other technology-based tools.
- Ability to maintain accurate, objective, and confidential documentation in accordance with organizational standards and legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

- Diploma in Human Services, Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Criminology, Psychology, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting high-risk, vulnerable, or justice-involved youth.
- Experience working within a youth justice, residential, community-based, or human services setting.
- Must possess and maintain a Valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract, and have reliable access to a vehicle for youth transportation needs.

The following training would be considered an asset:

- MCFD Privacy and Information Sharing Training
- First Aid – CPR/AED Certification
- Food Safe Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Cultural Competency Training
- Trauma-Informed Practice Training
- Naloxone Training

Our Commitment and Additional Information

- KDEFS offers a competitive salary
- This position is open to all genders, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs
- We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer with an employee group that reflects the cultural diversity of the community
- A criminal record check and search under the Criminal Record Review Act is required
- Any criminal record check expense will be reimbursed upon starting employment
- This job is a union position and union fees will be deducted from salary accordingly
- Only qualified applicants will be invited to an interview

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $29.22-$33.54 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work in the Sky Program with Elizabeth Fry Society?
- 3. Tell me about a time you had to de escalate a young person who was angry, distressed, or refusing to follow direction. What behaviors showed their distress? What did you do, and what was the outcome?

Experience:

- High Risk Youth Work: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Temporary Casual - Youth Justice Worker (City Centre)
🏢 Kamloops & District Elizabeth Fry Society
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