Adult Outreach Worker - House of Friendship Outreach Program

Prince George Native Friendship Center; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Prince George Native Friendship Centre recherche un Adult Outreach Worker pour soutenir des adultes dans leur cheminement vers l'autonomie, l'emploi et le développement social. Vous travaillerez dans un environnement d'équipe dynamique, offrant un soutien direct, gérant les crises et apportant des références à des programmes communautaires. Un diplôme en services sociaux et une expérience avec les communautés autochtones sont requis. Une gamme complète d'avantages sociaux et un salaire concurrentiel sont offerts.

Benefits

Assurance médicale complète

Plan RRSP, soins dentaires et de la vue

Vacances et congés payés à 8%

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des groupes/communautés autochtones.
• Capacité à travailler des horaires flexibles.
• Appréciation des histoires et cultures autochtones.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien et une formation aux compétences aux adultes.
• S'engager avec les individus de la communauté.
• Fournir un soutien en cas de crise et des références aux programmes communautaires.

Skills

Soutien aux individus

Gestion de crises

Sensibilité culturelle

Education

Diplôme en Services Sociaux Communautaires ou Travail Social

Tools

Certifications de premiers secours

Permis de conduire de classe 4

Intervention de crise thérapeutique

Intervention en suicide

Sécurité alimentaire

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 House of Friendship team as an:

Adult Outreach Worker(s) - Full Time

House of Friendship Outreach Program - $28/hr. - $30/hr.

Do you want to actively engage with individuals in community?

The position provides outreach and support to adults who are part of Community Living BC. The Life Skills Worker works in a team environment and is expected to provide specific support to individuals with adverse abilities and support their journey to inter-dependent living, employment readiness, job search, and social development. This position provides outreach in community and provides day to day support, crisis support, referrals to community-based programming, skill training and development. The position requires you to work flexible hours providing service including evenings and weekends. This position is required to be part of the on-call crisis response system.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A Diploma preferably in Community Social Services, Social Work or a combination of education and experience
• Experience in working with Indigenous groups/communities in a cultural context
• Certification: First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search
• May encounter verbally abusive, aggressive and/or agitated individuals, and the ability to deal courteously, firmly, tactfully and diplomatically
• 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

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, the Prince George Native Friendship Centre offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications as well as a great benefit package, which includes:

• Full medical, RRSP Plan, dental and vision benefits (premium shared 50/50 with employer)
• Vacation and sick pay paid at 8%

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 website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before June 15, 2025.

Prince George Native Friendship Center