Youth Care Specialist - Casual On-Call

Collage; Casual; On-site; PEN 97,395 - 111,794; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Professional development opportunities

Vacation pay (10.6% with each paycheck

Sick days (5 fully paid)

Union dues 1.85%

Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer

Internal candidate priority

Job summary

Interior Community Services seeks casual on-call Youth Services workers to provide structured, one-on-one support in a home setting for youth to build independence and thrive. The role includes teaching life skills, behavior guidance, crisis de-escalation, collaboration with families and professionals, and maintaining a safe, supportive home environment.

Candidates should have a Diploma in Human or Social services or related field, with experience supporting youth with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth, families, and care teams.
• Support youth who have experienced trauma with compassion and understanding.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviors, crises, and aggression.
• Apply attachment theory and CBT principles in your approach.
• Guided youth in life skills, goal-setting, and daily routines.
• Develop personalized schedules and plans to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills for independent living.
• Guide behavior management and coping strategies.
• De-escalate crisis situations with effective interventions.
• Collaborate with family, care teams, and community professionals.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Keep accurate documentation and reports.
• Engage in recreational activities that promote growth and well-being.
• Administer medications.

Skills

Life skills coaching

Behavior management

Crisis de-escalation

Attachment theory

CBT principles

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Human or Social services

Job description

Youth Services Casual Kamloops, BC $29.22 - $33.54 CAD per hour

COMPENSATION: Starting from $29.22 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

HOURS of WORK: Casual on-call

Causal employees are required to provide their availability each month following the guidelines below:

• 12 days of availability each month
• 4 weekdays-4weekends-4 any days in the month
• Availability is assumed for all three shifts for the 12 days provided: day, afternoon, and awake overnight.

Day: 7:30am-3:30pm,

Afternoon: 3:30pm-11:30pm,

Awake Overnight: 11:30pm-7:30am

Are you passionate about making a difference in a young person’s life? In this role, you'll provide structured, one-on-one support in a home setting to help a youth build independence and thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach life skills for independent living.
• Guide behavior management and coping strategies.
• De-escalate crisis situations with effective interventions.
• Collaborate with family, care teams, and community professionals.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Keep accurate documentation and reports.
• Engage in recreational activities that promote growth and well-being.
• Competitive wage - $29.22
• 10.6% additional pay with each paycheck for vacation and stats
• 5 fully paid sick days per year
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
• Community involvement and well-being activities
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Casual employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the candidate's current contribution status. If you are already a contributing member, your contributions will continue without interruption.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth, families, and care teams.
• Support youth who have experienced trauma with compassion and understanding.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviors, crises, and aggression.
• Apply attachment theory and CBT principles in your approach.
• Guided youth in life skills, goal-setting, and daily routines.
• Develop personalized schedules and plans to support growth.
• Stay active—bike, swim, walk, hike, and engage in client-focused activities.
• Think critically, follow policies, and take initiative.
• Manage conflicts effectively and document accurately.
• Keep the home running—shopping, cleaning, budgeting, and meal planning.
• Cook nutritious meals to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Assess safety risks and respond appropriately to crises.
• Administer medications.

Other Musts

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and safe driving record
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Consent to Criminal Record and Background Check by MCFD
• Unionized position with a 1.85% union dues deduction
• The following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: First Aid, Mandt, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Privacy and Information Sharing, 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.

If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [e-mail]. This information will be kept confidential.

Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, 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.