This position is now filled. Thank you to all who applied.
Location: Kaslo and North Kootenay Lake communities | Employment Type: Part-time 23.5 hours/week| Wage: $32-$36 depending on experience|Start: February 2, 2026
About the role. Kaslo Community Services (KCS) is expanding access to child and youth mental health supports across our rural region. We are hiring a trauma-informed, culturally safe Outreach Worker to deliver practical, hands-on support to children and youth ages 3–18 in schools and community spaces, reduce barriers like transportation, and strengthen wraparound care with partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Implement therapeutic goals set by the CYMH clinician, supporting youth in real-world settings (schools, youth centres, community).
- Provide transportation assistance and help families navigate mental health, social, and primary care services.
- Liaise with schools, healthcare providers, Indigenous and community organizations to ensure continuity of care.
- Co-deliver psychoeducational workshops and resources for educators, caregivers, and community partners.
- Track participation, outcomes, and feedback to support continuous improvement and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Diploma/degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, or a closely related field (or a combination of education and lived/work experience).
- 2+ years’ experience supporting children/youth in mental health, social services, or school-based settings.
- Skilled in trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and youth-centred engagement.
- Knowledge of rural/remote access barriers; experience partnering with schools and healthcare providers.
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Assets (nice-to-have):
- Experience working with Indigenous youth, families, and Indigenous-led organizations.
- Training in Indigenous trauma-informed approaches and gender diversity/inclusive practices.
- Familiarity with CYMH, Foundry, MCFD, COINS, Interior Health, Freedom Quest, and regional referral pathways.
What we offer:
- Part-time schedule (21 hours/week) with flexible hours to meet community needs.
- Competitive wage, benefits eligibility, and professional development
- Collaborative, mission-driven team serving rural communities.
Equity, inclusion, and cultural safety
KCS is committed to building an inclusive, culturally safe organization. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black and other racialized people; Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ people; people with disabilities; and people with lived/living experience of mental health, substance use, poverty, or rural service barriers. If you require accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please contact us confidentially at office@kaslo.services.
How to apply:
- Email your resume and a brief cover letter to admin@kaslo.services with subject line: ‘Outreach Worker Application’.
- Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis—early applications are encouraged.
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