Youth Justice Worker

at  Interior Community Services

PROGRAM: Youth Justice
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
STATUS: Part-time
HOURS of WORK: 22.5 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Daytime schedule with flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION: $29.17 - $33.49 (Grid 12 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING ON: Open until suitable candidate is found

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license (or equivalent) and safe driving record
• Own vehicle with Business Use and third-party liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursement is provided).
• Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt (2 days), Naloxone, MCFD Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.
• Consent to Criminal Record Checks with venerable sector search (Reimbursement of related costs upon hire)
• This position requires Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

• Degree (Preferred) in the Human/Social Services field (BSW, BA-CYC, etc.) or Human Service Diploma
• Two (2) years of recent related experience working with vulnerable youth in community integration, corrections, mental health and substance use issues, employment services, and life skills training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES

• Build trusting relationships with youth, care teams, families, and colleagues.
• Respond effectively to challenging behaviors, crises, and aggression.
• Apply a trauma-informed approach when supporting youth with adverse childhood experiences and legal conflicts.
• Support youth with substance use, mental health, and emotional regulation challenges.
• Provide life skills support using a strengths-based approach.
• Assess situations and implement intervention strategies to facilitate positive change.
• Apply critical and analytical thinking, following directions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Manage conflict, mediate, and facilitate discussions between youth, families, and community professionals.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources as needed

• Support youth in complying with probation conditions, addressing barriers, and reducing activities that lead to legal conflicts.
• Collaborate with youth, caregivers, probation officers, and service providers to develop and monitor individualized service plans (ISPs).
• Assist youth with life skills development, substance misuse awareness, education access, and employment readiness.
• Provide individual therapeutic interventions and promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Lead recreational activities that align with youth goals and interests.
• Offer crisis intervention support as needed.
• Attend court as required.
• Manage case administration, including writing intake reports, ISPs, and monthly progress reports.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

• Degree (Preferred) in the Human/Social Services field (BSW, BA-CYC, etc.) or Human Service Diploma
• Two (2) years of recent related experience working with vulnerable youth in community integration, corrections, mental health and substance use issues, employment services, and life skills training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES

• Build trusting relationships with youth, care teams, families, and colleagues.
• Respond effectively to challenging behaviors, crises, and aggression.
• Apply a trauma-informed approach when supporting youth with adverse childhood experiences and legal conflicts.
• Support youth with substance use, mental health, and emotional regulation challenges.
• Provide life skills support using a strengths-based approach.
• Assess situations and implement intervention strategies to facilitate positive change.
• Apply critical and analytical thinking, following directions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Manage conflict, mediate, and facilitate discussions between youth, families, and community professionals.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources as needed.