Health and Wellness Worker

4 weeks ago

Prince George, Canada Prince George Native Friendship Center Full time

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 are heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honor 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".

You are passionate about supporting Young Adults, to heighten their abilities towards interdependent living, facilitating community, cultural and social connectedness.

Come join our team as a:

Health and Wellness Worker Full Time Permanent

(Our Place To Dream -- Post Majority Housing)


You have extensive knowledge of the health and social determinants impacting Young Indigenous Adults who may have been in care and are receiving Post Majority Services. The position provides direction to the Post Majority Team and supports youth engaging in the Program. The Health and Wellness Worker works in a team environment and is expected to provide specific support to Young Adults who are housed in our supportive housing program. Specifically, this role provides day to day support, and groupwork to youth dealing with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. The successful candidate will implement personalized life plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals. Offer crisis intervention and support during emergencies. Facilitate cultural and community connections, crisis, offer referrals to community-based programming, in housing programming, fostering skill training and development. This program is designed to meet the individual needs of each Young Adult starting from where they are in their personal and cultural journey. This program is for Dakelh Young Adults between the ages of 19 and 26 years. This position is full-time and is required to be part of the on-call crisis response system.


Qualifications include:

  • BSW or 2-year diploma or combined training with related experience in youth care
  • Willingness and ability to work with Young Adults to be supported in identifying, developing and strengthening their cultural identity and their own life plan.
  • Awareness of Dakelh Culture, community services, resources, and systems; Mentor and model effective techniques and interventions with young adults.
  • Experience in working with Indigenous groups/communities in a cultural context.
  • Certification, First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Food Safe; are required but will consider applicants willing to achieve after hire.
  • Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
  • Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
  • Wages $32/hr. - $37/hr. based on education and qualifications.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at to submit a resume and cover letter on or before November 28, 2024

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