• Job Description

  Req#: 279332

  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".

  Are you a kind, strong and positive role model?

  Enjoy establishing rapport and providing support and direction to at risk clients.

  
  

  Come join our team as a:

  
  

  Front-Line Support Worker(s) - Full-Time

  House of Friendship / Supportive Housing

  
  

  Front Line Support Worker will provide a safe and respectful atmosphere for the diverse group that utilize the services. This role will provide crisis intervention, case management, referrals, support and develop good relationships with the clients, the public, community resources. Ensure a substance free environment is available to those men and woman seeking to be free of street life. Ensure the safety and security of the clients, and the facility and all areas of the facility, inside and outside are clean.

  
  

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12;
  • First Aid, Food Safe, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention;
  • Valid BC Driver's License - Class 4 required, or willing to attain prior to expiration of probationary period;
  • Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search;
  • Basic computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work with high risk clientele;
  • Knowledge of the Indigenous culture;
  • Ability to undergo and maintain successful criminal record search;
  • Must have experience of various community resources, services and systems or have awareness of how various community resources, services and systems can assist adults in need;
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to use initiative and function independently;
  • May encounter verbally abusive, aggressive and/or agitated individuals, and the ability to deal courteously, firmly, tactfully and diplomatically;
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with professionalism and ethics with community members that face multiple barriers;
  • A thorough appreciation, awareness, working experience and sensitivity of Indigenous history and culture, as well as a thorough understanding of the complexities of working with diverse populations;
  • Ability to work flexible hours providing service including evenings and weekends; and
  • Wage: $24.00 (Full-Time) / Shifts available Monday - Friday 1: 8am - 4pm and 4pm - 12am.

  
  

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

  Prince George Native Friendship Center

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