Youth Support Worker – Temporary Full-Time - Jobs in Kamloops, BC

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Job PostingTitle Youth Support Worker Status Full-Time – Temporary with apossibility to become permanentLocation Kamloops, BC Current Hours 35 hrs./weekCurrentSchedule8:30 AM to 4:00 PM,30 minutes unpaid lunchClosing Date Until hireCompensation $23.10 - $26.91 Posting # 2022-32At the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society (KDEFS), we are passionate about the cause we serve– building a just and equitable community where women, gender-diverse people, and families aresupported and empowered to thrive.We are recruiting a Youth Support Worker to join our growing non-profit organization, drivenby feminist values.Under the supervision of the SKY Program Coordinator, the Youth Support Worker is responsible forensuring the wellbeing of adjudicated youth (13-19), by empowering them in building the skillsnecessary to move into independence. A key component of this job is to assist youth in all aspects oftheir lives including their physical, social, and emotional development with the goal of reducing thepotential for recidivism.Key Responsibilities

• Encourages and models health lifestyle choices, and pro-social life skills
• Advocates for youth
• Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups for youth alongside the Program Coordinator
• Provides situational support for youth
• Assists in identifying goals for placement and developing strategies to meet goals
• Plans and facilitates recreational activities
• Transports and supervises the youth
• Provides ongoing support, feedback, and skill development for caregivers
• Facilitates family and/or community reintegration under the supervision of the Program Coordinator
• Acts as liaison between youth, probation officer, family, mental health, educational personnel, and

caregivers

• Prepares and maintains accurate, objective, daily documentation and case management for youth

and program, as required.

• Provides transition/reintegration support and services
• Works cooperatively with the SKY Coordinator and counselling staff at Osprey
• Carries the emergency after-hours phone on a rotational basis
• Performs other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

• A diploma in human services or related field.
• Minimum 1-year previous experience working with high-risk youth

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• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work as a team member, while maintaining a high degree of self-reliance and

independence

• Ability to work with challenging and complex cases
• Maintaining sensitivity towards cultural, religious, economic & social beliefs, values & opinions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technological tools and programs as necessary
• Utmost care for the confidentiality of all Society, staff, and client information.
• Accepts supervision, and seeks continuous professional improvement.
• A valid Driver’s License

Would be considered an asset to have the following training:

• First Aid – CPR/AED
• Food Safe
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Training
• ASIST Training
• Cultural Competency Training
• Trauma Informed Training
• Naloxone

Our Commitment and Additional Information

• KDEFS offers a competitive salary and flexible work hours.
• This position is open to all genders, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs.
• We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer with an employee group that reflects the

cultural diversity of the community.

• A criminal record check and search under the Criminal Record Review Act is required.
• A satisfactory driving record (abstract) is required.
• Any criminal record check expense will be reimbursed upon starting employment.
• This job is a union position and union fees will be deducted from salary accordingly.
• Only qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hr@kamloopsefry.com.If you need any assistance or accommodations throughout the application process, contact the HRDepartment at hr@kamloopsefry.com or 250-374-2119 so we can better support you.Quick Apply

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