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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 Peer Assisted Care Team as a:
Mental Health Crisis Support Worker
Native Healing Centre - Health Services
Full Time: 40 hrs/week - $30-33/HR
The PGNFC Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) provides an alternative to the presence of police personnel at mental health crisis calls in Prince George. The teams offer crisis support services that integrate cultural safety protocols and holistic care options. Mobile teams comprise of a mental health professional and a peer (someone with lived or living experience) which are available during scheduled service hours under the supervision of a clinician and team lead.
This program aims to reduce the harms experienced by people who have or are suffering a mental health crisis. The Mental Health Crisis Worker will incorporate knowledge and experiences in crisis assessment and intervention, de-escalation, harm reduction, suicide prevention, anti-oppressive practice, client-centred and recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practice, and culturally competent care to support individuals and families experiencing a crisis in Prince George.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized university.
- Experience in community mental health and addictions field.
- Certification in or willing to obtain: First Aid, Food Safe, Class 4 Driver's License, Suicide Intervention, and Conflict Resolution, Naloxone Training.
- Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
- Ability to work outdoors and understand harm reduction as a practice.
- A strong knowledge of clinical and crisis assessments, concurrent disorders, homelessness, crisis intervention strategies, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based models
- Understanding and knowledge of working with persons with mental health and/or addictions issues as well as an understanding of the intersectionality of systemic barriers and social determinants of health.
- Knowledge of systemic and structural factors that impact Indigenous, minorities and LGBTQ2S+ communities.
- The ability to maintain a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing approach is required.
- Willingness to participate in on-the-job on-going training and outside training.
- Good verbal, written communication, and problem-solving skills
- Must be willing to work shifts that include overnight, weekends and holidays.
Preference will be considered for Indigenous applicants.
To apply for this position please visit our website at to submit a resume and cover letter by May 31, 2024.
