Job Description

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50+ years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person is heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honour people's stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

"We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the "power of friendship".

Come join our dynamic Youth Services Team as a:

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Youth Care Worker

(Full & Part Time)

Reconnect Youth Village

Enjoy coordinating youth activities.

You can establish rapport with vulnerable youth.

You enjoy providing support and direction to youth.

In these Youth & Community Services roles, the successful candidate will have:

A willingness and ability to work with vulnerable Awareness of community services, resources, and Experience in working with Aboriginal groups/communities. Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to write reports. Provide conflict resolution support and crisis Provide daily living skills support and advocate for clients. Coordinate internal/external

QUALIFICATION

Minimum of 2-years post-secondary education in a related field (Social Services, First Nations Studies, Criminology, Psychology etc.) and 1-2 years' experience working with youth; or a combination of education and experience. Class 5 Driver's License with a willingness and ability to obtain unrestricted Class4 within 3 months of hire. Certification: First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (NVCI, CPI) Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe; or the willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire. Ability to undergo a successful criminal record Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Wages: $27.19/hr. - $32.76/hr. based on qualifications and experience (night shift premium).

To apply for this position please visit our website at

https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com

to submit a resume and cover letter before March 9, 2025.

Prince George Native Friendship Center

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