Adult Front0line Support Worker(s) - Supportive Housing

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".

Join our team as a:

Adult Front Line Support Worker(s)

Supportive Housing - All Programs

Afternoon, Evening Shifts (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Wage $22.09 - 24.00/hour

Are you a kind, caring, compassionate, and nurturing, with an inclusive non-judgemental helpful approach?

Are you a problem solver with knowledge of the community resources?

Do you have an 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?

Do you want to gain experience in Health and Social Services sector, while in completing your education, with a flexible schedule?

Our Programs:

• Tse-Koo Huba Yoh is a 17 unit supported housing for adult women.
• Ketso Yoh provides supports as well as temporary living facilities for men in need.
• Friendship Lodge has 30 units of co-ed supported housing, which addresses the needs of adults who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
• House of Friendship provides drop-in support, laundry, food, computer access and showers.
• The Inn is 44 Units facility that will work with people experiencing homelessness or are close to homeless.
• 2Nd Ave Shelter with 30 Co-ed Shelter Beds.

Ideally you have:

• Social Services Diploma or a 2 year combination of school/training and work experience.
• Willingness and ability to work with at-risk adults in a variety of settings including their own residences/homes.
• Awareness of community services, resources, and systems.
• A basic knowledge of group facilitation, skill training and individual intervention techniques.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal groups/communities in a cultural context.
• Certification: First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License (asset), CPI-Non-violent crisis intervention, Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe, or willing to obtain.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
• Ability to lift (up to 24 pounds).
• 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. Candidates must be able to work well as a member of a professional team and to identify with the policies and procedures of the agency.

To apply for this position please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before May 20, 2024.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre