Support Worker - Youth & Adult

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support agency is seeking a Support Worker to provide emotional, physical, and social support to clients through a relationship-centric approach. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience, with a focus on fostering community connections and skill development. The position offers various shifts and benefits after 90 days, including group benefits and compensation based on shift type.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Consistent teams

Supportive management

Company vehicles provided

All meals provided while on shift

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and help clients regulate emotions.
• Ensure safety and assist with daily activities.
• Promote community involvement and positive relationships.

Skills

Strong documentation and computer skills

Reliable transportation

Basic First-Aid or equivalent

FOODSAFE Level 1

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Clean Driver’s Abstract

Approved Sector Check

Out-of-country Criminal Record Check

Education

Diploma in Human Services, Social Sciences or related fields

Job description

Support Worker - Aeon Youth Services

Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual

About Us:

Aeon Youth Services provides contracted, in-home care for youth and adults for protection and care agencies across the province. We represent hope, stability, and opportunity for our clients, their families, and their communities.

Through a relationship-centric model of care, we work collaboratively with youth and adult clients, employees, partners, and community members. Our goal is to foster cultural awareness, strengthen community connections, and support meaningful skill development. Aeon invests in continued education, cultural experiences, and forward-thinking training to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Work With Us?

Our team environment is supportive, consistent, and growth-focused. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Consistent teams
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Company vehicles provided while on shift
• All meals provided while on shift

Compensation & Benefits

• Live-In Shift (24 hours): $620/day (fixed day-rate)
• Day Support Shift (12 hours): $420/shift ($30 per hour including overtime)
• Overnight Awake Shift (12 hours): $470 ($30 per hour including overtime + $50 shift premium)
• Training Shifts: $25 per hour

Group Benefit Savings Plan (after 90 days)

• 3 months - 1 year: 5% employee contribution + 5% employer contribution
• 1 - 3 years: 7% employee contribution + 8% employer contribution
• 3+ years: 8% employee contribution + 10% employer contribution

Pacific Blue Cross Group Benefits (after 90 days)

• Aeon pays all monthly premiums
• Dental
• Extended Health Care

Job Description

As a Support Worker with Aeon Youth Services, you will play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and supportive environment for our clients. Using a relationship-centric approach, you will help clients develop life skills, strengthen cultural and community connections, and navigate daily routines in a healthy and empowering way.

You will work within a small, consistent team to provide:

• Emotional Support: building trust, modelling healthy communication, and helping clients regulate emotions
• Physical Support: ensuring safety, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining household routines and standards
• Social Support: promoting community involvement, cultural engagement, and positive relationship building

Support Workers contribute to a functional household by maintaining cleanliness, planning routines, organizing activities, and modelling appropriate behaviour. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and grounded during challenging situations.

Experience

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds:

• Candidates with strong life experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with at-risk clients is an asset
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Diploma in Human Services, Social Sciences or related fields OR equivalent experience

Required Skills & Certifications

• Strong documentation and computer skills
• Reliable transportation
• Basic First-Aid or WorkSafeBC recognized equivalent
• FOODSAFE Level 1
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or equivalent
• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Approved Sector Check
• Out-of-country Criminal Record Check (if candidate has lived outside of Canada for 6 continuous months in the past 5 years since turning 18)

Note: Only prospective candidates will be contacted.