Youth Wellness Advocate

Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) was established in 1972 and is a non-profit organization with a status free open-door policy. KAFS is dedicated to empowering the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities of Kamloops and surrounding areas. KAFS provides culturally appropriate programs and inclusive services that meet the needs of urban Indigenous people to become healthier, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Family Violence Prevention Manager, the Youth Wellness Advocate provides culturally grounded, relationship-based support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth aged 12–19 who are experiencing or at risk of violence, exploitation, grief and loss, substance use, homelessness, justice involvement, and other barriers to wellness.

Working as part of the Family Violence Prevention team, the role provides one-to-one support, systems navigation, advocacy, outreach, crisis intervention, and youth wellness programming, prioritizing trust, consistency, cultural connection, belonging, resilience, and hope. Recognizing that violence prevention extends beyond immediate crisis, the Youth Wellness Advocate supports the social, emotional, cultural, and community connections that strengthen protective factors and contribute to long-term wellness and healthy transitions into adulthood.

A DAY IN THE LIFE – ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<