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.\n Prince George Native Friendship Centre\n

\"We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the \"power of friendship\".\n
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Come join our House of Friendship team as an:\n

Adult Front Line Support Worker\n

(Full Time -- $22.09\/hr. - 24.00\/hr.)\n

House of Friendship Outreach Program \n
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Do you have knowledge of health and social determinants, specific to our community?\n
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This position requires an individual 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 30 bed co-ed emergency shelter program and House of Friendship Services. Specifically, this role provides day to day support, crisis support, food preparation\/delivery, bed preparation\/intake, drop in supervision, personal storage access, data entry and referrals to community based programming, skill training and development.\n
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Preferred qualifications include:\n\nSocial Services Diploma or combination of education and experience;\nWillingness and ability to work with at-risk adults in a variety of settings: residential, drop in, or community;\nAwareness of community services, resources, and social determinants impacting those who are unhoused;\nExperience in working with Aboriginal groups\/communities in a cultural context;\nCertification: First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License (asset), CPI-Non-violent crisis intervention, Suicide Intervention, and Food Safe, or willing to obtain;\nAbility to undergo a successful criminal record search; and\nMust have experience of various community resources, services and systems or have awareness of how various community resources, services and systems can assist adults in need. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to use initiative and function independently. Candidates must be able to work well as a member of a professional team and to identify with policies and procedures of the agency.\n\n

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.\n
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To apply for this position please visit website at https:\/\/pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before February 16, 2025.\n

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