Safe House Support Worker

Career Opportunity:
Safehouse Support Worker

Employment Type:

Full Time, 35 hrs per week

Location:

Burns Lake, BC

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 198’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

• Orientate new residents to the Safe House and services including individual counseling, support groups, life skills workshops, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, children’s services, recreation, safety and referrals.
• Support intake, emergency case management, wrap‑around, exit and aftercare processes.
• Provide ongoing advocacy, education and support for clients.
• Empower and support clients with building and/or maintaining life skills (housing search, employment search, budgeting, accessing health and social services, etc.).

Visit and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

• Diploma in Human or Social Services, Community Services, and/or related fields; or
• Certificate plus 2 years’ experience
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

Burns Lake – a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. It is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big‑spirited, big‑thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”.

Explore the Love Burns Lake website at  to discover this 4‑season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue lifelong learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

The target hiring range for this position is $27.59 to $35.73 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work‑life‑family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Go to and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Until Filled

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

Candidate applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid‑19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

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.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

24 hour operations with 10‑hour shift rotation totaling 70 hours per pay period.