Kamloops Youth Peer Support Specialist - Part-Time

Interior Community Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care Benefits

Annual vacation 3 weeks after one year

1 day per month sick leave

Training & professional development

Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

Internal candidate priority

Job summary

Interior Community Services in Kamloops, BC, is seeking a Youth Peer Support Worker to join Foundry Kamloops on a part-time basis (20 hours/week). You will draw on lived experience to support youth aged 12–24, providing one-to-one and group peer support, planning workshops, and connecting youth with community resources.

The role requires Grade 12 and a related certificate, plus six months of youth-focused experience. It offers extensive benefits, training, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a certificate in a related social service or recreation field.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or related supports as a youth, to inspire hope and recovery.
• Six months of experience in youth leadership, community programs, or peer support.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check completed.
• Willingness to complete required organizational training at no cost (First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt, SafeTALK, Privacy & Information Sharing, Abuse and Neglect Awareness, Anti-Bullying, Naloxone, Foundry training).
• Union membership required (1.85% dues).

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, peer-based relationships with youth through empathy, listening and sharing lived experience.
• Provide one-to-one and group peer support promoting hope, resilience and growth.
• Plan and facilitate peer support groups, workshops and wellness activities.
• Help youth identify strengths, set goals and connect with community resources.
• Support youth through challenging situations using calm, respectful, strength-based approaches.
• Promote harm reduction, autonomy and recovery-oriented practice.
• Collaborate with the Foundry team to provide coordinated, youth-centred care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and a safe program environment.

Skills

Active listening

Relationship-building

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Culturally safe practice

Confidentiality

Independent & collaborative work

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 plus related certificate

Equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

Interior Community Services in Kamloops, BC, is seeking a Youth Peer Support Worker to join Foundry Kamloops on a part-time basis (20 hours/week). You will draw on lived experience to support youth aged 12–24, providing one-to-one and group peer support, planning workshops, and connecting youth with community resources.

The role requires Grade 12 and a related certificate, plus six months of youth-focused experience. It offers extensive benefits, training, and paid time off.