Child and Youth Care Worker - 611
Child and Youth Care Worker - 611
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Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in a young persons life In this role youll provide structured one-on-one support in a home setting to help a Child build independence and thrive.
What Youll Do:
- Offer age-appropriate learning to build developmental skills.
- 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.
- Participating in child-centered recreation and play.
Benefits
- Competitive wage from- $27.54
- Vacation starts at 3 weeks (after 1 year) with more time added as you grow with us
- 5% Stat Holiday Bank to use for unworked stat days
- 1 paid sick day per month
- Regular wage increases every 2000 hours (up to Step 4)
- Priority consideration for internal job opportunities
- Wellness perks and community involvement events
- Fully paid training and ongoing professional development
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer with eligibility based on service and earnings. Already a member Youre in from day one!
What You Bring
- Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field
- Experience working with a care team to support Child/youth with diverse needs.
- Or a combination of education training and experience.
Your unique qualities
- Build strong trusting relationships with the child families and care teams.
- Support children/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 children/youth in life skills goal-setting and daily routines.
- Develop personalized schedules and plans to support growth.
- Stay activebike 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 runningshopping 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 Drivers License 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 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.
PROGRAM: 611 Down
LOCATION: Kamloops BC
STATUS: Part-Time
HOURS of WORK: 16 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Sat-Sun 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
REPORTS TO: 611 Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION: $27.54 - $31.61 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found
JOB NUMBER: 2025-97
Contact us at for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.
ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
