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Outreach Counsellor
1 month ago
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".
Join our Native Healing Centre team as an:
Outreach Counsellor (Full Time)
Native Healing Centre - Health Services
You will provide 1:1 counselling services, and workshops to clients within our supportive housing developments as well as our Native Healing Centre. You will be in providing client-centered counselling to individuals who need mental health supports but who are experiencing accessibility challenges. Your approach should embrace harm reduction practices, culturally responsive support, trauma-informed practices, and an overall holistic approach to mental well-being. This position will be based out of the Native Healing Centre and within our Supportive Housing Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Social Work or a related field. Master's degree considered an asset
- Experience with counseling clients, ideally with a focus on adults, trauma and/or addiction
- Certification in or willing to obtain: First Aid, Suicide Intervention, and Conflict Resolution
- Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search
- Have knowledge of trauma-informed care and practices
- Utilize a strength-based approach to work with clients
- Ability to motivate others towards achieving their personal goals
- Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open-minded qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries
- Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate, mentoring participants within the context of their identity, family, community, tribe, history, culture, and traditions
- Strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on empathy and respect
- Familiarity with local community resources, social services and health care systems
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code
- Starting wage $31/hr. to $34/hr. based on qualifications and experience
To apply for this position please visit our website at to submit a resume and cover letter by December 2, 2024.
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