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.

"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 team as a:

Youth Outreach Worker (Full Time)

Are you a strong and positive role model to youth.

You enjoy coordinating youth activities.

You can establish rapport with at-risk youth.

You enjoy providing support and direction to youth.

In Youth Services roles, the successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and ability to work with high-risk youth.
• Awareness of community services, resources and systems.
• Experience in working with Indigenous groups/communities in a cultural context.
• Strong written abilities to complete case management and reports.
• Provide conflict resolution support and crisis management.
• Support and advocate for client centered issues.
• Coordinate internal/external resources.

Qualifications include:

• 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 Drivers License with a willingness to obtain a Class 4.
• Certification: First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (NVCI, CPI) Suicide Intervention, Food Safe; or the willingness to obtain.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record check.
• Starting wages $28.51/hr.- $31.51/hr. based on education and experience.

To apply for this position please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter by October 4, 2024.

Prince George Native Friendship Center

Prince George, BC