Support Worker

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits & Pension

Job summary

NBHCFSS in Fort St. James, BC is seeking a Support Worker to provide culturally grounded support for children, youth and families.

Reporting to the Cultural Supervisor, you will help deliver traditional practices and language programs, and develop life skills and social-emotional well-being. The role involves coordinating group activities with Elders and partners, supporting transportation and daily logistics, and maintaining records in line with agency standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Dakelh culture, history, and traditions.
• Warm, relationship-focused communicator – comfortable working one-on-one and in groups.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in the use of computers (email, word processing).
• Indigenous ancestry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with cultural activities, workshops, and community events.
• Work with families, Elders, and community partners to deliver programs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the families and communities we serve.
• Help with transportation and day-to-day program coordination.
• Keep accurate records and reports in line with agency standards.

Skills

Dakelh culture knowledge

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Computers (email, word processing)

Indigenous ancestry

Job description

Support Worker

Fort St. James/Tache, BC

Nezul Be Hunuyeh is an Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency serving the communities of Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binche Whut’en, and Tl’azt’en Nation.

Reporting directly to the Cultural Supervisor, the Support Worker will play a pivotal role in providing support for traditional practices, and language to the children, youth, and families that NBHCFSS serves. The Support Worker will be instrumental in working with youth and families to develop life skills and enhance social-emotional well‑being. Your dedication to this role will contribute significantly by providing group programming opportunities to children, youth, and families. A full job description is available upon request.

Type: Permanent Full-Time (35hrs/wk.)

Wage Grid: $29.22 – $33.54 hourly with Competitive Benefits and Pension

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with cultural activities, workshops, and community events
• Work with families, Elders, and community partners to deliver programs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the families and communities we serve
• Help with transportation and day-to-day program coordination
• Keep accurate records and reports in line with agency standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Dakelh culture, history, and traditions
• Warm, relationship-focused communicator – comfortable working one‑on‑one and in groups
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficient in the use of computers (email, word processing)
• Indigenous ancestry is an asset

Requirements

• Applicants must agree to & provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License & provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract