Youth Care Worker – Reconnect Youth Village

Job Description

Job title: Youth Care Worker – Reconnect Youth Village

Company: Prince George Native Friendship Center

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 dynamic Youth Services Team as a:Youth Care Worker (Full time)Reconnect Youth VillageEnjoy coordinating youth activities.You can establish rapport with vulnerable youth.You enjoy providing support and direction to youth.In these Youth & Community Services roles, the successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and ability to work with vulnerable
• Awareness of community services, resources, and
• Experience in working with Aboriginal groups/communities
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to write reports
• Provide conflict resolution support and crisis management
• Provide daily living skills support and advocate for clients
• Coordinate internal/external resources

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of 2-years post-secondary education in a related field (Social Services, First Nations Studies, Criminology, Psychology etc.) and 1-2 years’ experience working with youth; or a combination of education and experience
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a willingness and ability to obtain unrestricted Class 4 within 3 months of hire
• Certification: First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (NVCI, CPI) Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe; or the willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code
• Wages: $25.94/hr. – $31.51/hr. based on qualifications and experience (night shift premium)

To apply for this position please visit our website at to submit a resume and cover letter before December 15, 2024.Prince George Native Friendship Center

Location: Prince George, BC

Job date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:56:07 GMT