Child and Youth Care Worker - Youth Services

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

Job summary

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre is seeking a full-time Child and Youth Care Worker to support vulnerable youth through culturally relevant practices. You will provide care, emotional support, and mentorship while creating a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and experience, particularly with Indigenous communities. Preference will be given to applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting youth in residential/human services settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and historical trauma.
• Required certifications: First Aid & CPR, Food Safe, CPI, ASIST.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and emotional support to youth in a structured, safe environment.
• Help youth build life skills, cultural identity, and emotional resilience.
• Work closely with staff to create a stable and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Relational skills

Boundary-setting

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Social Work or related field

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Suicide Intervention (ASIST)

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 team as a:

Child and Youth Care Worker Full Time Permanent

Full-time and Part-Time ($27.19/hr. - $32.76/hr.)

We are currently seeking a Child and Youth Care Worker(s) to join our residential or program-based care team supporting children and youth through trauma-informed, relational, and culturally relevant practices.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Child and Youth Care Worker provides daily care, emotional support, and guidance to children and youth in a structured, safe, and nurturing environment. This position plays a vital role in helping youth build life skills, cultural identity, and emotional resilience through consistent presence, engagement, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will work closely with other staff to create a stable environment that centers respect, accountability, safety, and cultural connection.

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.

• Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Social Work or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting youth in residential care, outreach, or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, historical trauma, and culturally grounded approaches to care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, boundary-setting, and relational skills.
• Required (or willingness to obtain): First Aid & CPR, Food Safe, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Suicide Intervention (ASIST), and valid 4 Driver's License.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening is required.

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.

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.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter on or before June 22, 2025

Prince George Native Friendship Centre