Front-line Support Worker - Friendship Inn

Prince George Native Friendship Center; Prince George; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George Native Friendship Centre is seeking a Front-Line Support Worker for the Friendship Inn Housing program in Prince George. You will provide day-to-day support, crisis intervention, and referrals to community services for residents in a 24-hour facility.

We value trauma-informed practice and Indigenous cultural awareness, require Grade 12 and relevant certifications, and expect flexibility to work all shifts. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and relevant Certifications or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Valid Driver's License; Class 4 is an asset.
• Experience with crisis intervention, trauma-informed care.
• Strong verbal and written communication; computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents at the Friendship Inn.
• Provide day-to-day support, crisis intervention, and referrals to community programs.
• Engage in case management and linkage to services to promote independence.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members across shifts.

Education

Grade 12

Certification: First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (NVCI, CPI), Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

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 strong and positive role model?

Do you enjoy providing support and direction to clients?

Come join our Adult Supportive Housing team as a:

Front-Line Support Worker

Friendship Inn Support Housing

Full Time $24.09/hr. - $26.09/hr.

This position requires individuals with knowledge of health and social determinants, specific to our clients that have experienced homelessness. The Front Line Support Worker works in a team environment and is expected to provide specific support to clients who access our suites at the Friendship Inn. Specifically, this role provides day to day support, crisis support, and referrals to community based programming, skill training and development advocacy.

SCOPE OF POSITION

• Establish and maintain safe and clean environment of the facility


• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the facility


• Provide and be available for client communications


• One-on-one support and group facilitation of sharing information


• Advocate and/or mediate on behalf of clients


• Participate in Case Management to assist clients to transition to independence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12


• Certification: First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (NVCI, CPI) Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe; or the willingness to obtain after hire


• Valid Driver's License and a Class 4 is an asset


• Basic computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of the traditional territory Indigenous culture


• Must clear criminal record check


• Knowledge of Trauma -Informed Practices


• Be available to work all shifts in a 24-hour facility

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.

Prince George Native Friendship Center