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".

Youth Care Worker - Friendship Home

(Full-time, Afternoon/Evenings $29.76-$32.76 per hour)

If you are passionate about creating culturally supportive spaces for youth and believe in the "Power of Friendship" and reconciliation, we invite you to apply.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Youth Care Worker provides client-centered, trauma-informed support to youth aged 13-18. This role reflects PGNFC's Youth departments commitment to Respect, Belonging, and Reciprocity, creating opportunities for youth to engage with community, culture, and holistic well-being.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the health and social determinants impacting vulnerable youth and will be skilled in meeting youth where they are, providing non-judgmental support, and fostering trust. Outreach services will be delivered at times and locations most accessible to youth, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

PGNFC recognizes lived experience as an asset in supporting youth. If you have personal or professional experience working with vulnerable youth and/or Indigenous communities, we encourage you to apply.

Required:

• Combination of education, training, and/or experience in youth work, social services, or a related field.
• Experience or awareness of community services, social systems, and resources available to support youth.
• Ability to connect with and engage youth in a meaningful, culturally relevant way.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills that promote trust and rapport with youth.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by youth needs.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.

Preferred (or willingness to obtain with PGNFC support): First Aid Level 1 Crisis Intervention Training Suicide Prevention Training, Food Safe Certification, Class 4 Driver's License

Preference will be given to applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry. We encourage all candidates to self-identify. Our process is protected by the BC Human Rights Tribunal under Non-Profit Exemption.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before April 27, 2025.

Prince George, BC