Support youth at the Kamloops Youth Shelter using trauma-informed practice, crisis response, and independent shift management in a casual schedule.

Interior Community Services seeks a casual Youth Support Worker for short-term emergency housing services. You will support youth aged 13 to 18 through assessment, intervention, harm reduction, and daily care. The work includes documentation, life-skills support, referrals, and collaboration with caregivers and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Welcome youth and assess shelter service suitability
- Maintain a protected, inclusive, supportive shelter environment
- Complete intakes, documentation, and ongoing case notes
- Monitor wellbeing and respond to crises or incidents
- Support routines, life skills,



referrals, and goal setting

Requirements:

- Human or Social Services diploma, degree, or equivalent
- Two years’ related youth-support experience required
- Experience with mental health, substance use, or housing challenges
- Valid Class 5 licence and reliable vehicle
- Satisfactory criminal record check, TB clearance, and union membership

Bring calm, compassionate, strengths-based support to youth while applying crisis response, documentation, and harm-reduction practices independently.

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