Child and Youth Care Worker (2026-122)

Collage; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care Benefits

Paid vacation and stat leave accruals

5 fully paid sick days per year

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Interior Community Services is seeking a Child and Youth Care Worker to support a young individual in a structured home-based program in Kamloops, BC. The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building, and skill development to boost independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include life-skills coaching, behavior guidance, crisis de-escalation, coordinating with family and care teams, meal planning, and maintaining the home.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field.
• Experience working with a care team to support youth with diverse needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to report to scheduled shifts on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for youth to acquire life skills for independent living.
• Guide behavior management and coping techniques.
• De-escalate crisis situations with appropriate interventions.
• Communicate with family, community professionals, and the care team.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Maintain the home (housekeeping, laundry, yard work).
• Complete documentation and reporting.
• Participate in youth-focused recreational activities.

Skills

Be physically active

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Attention to safety

Documentation

Meal planning

Household management

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Human or Social services

Job description

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 safe 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 [e-mail] 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.