Youth Outreach Worker - Reconnect Youth Outreach

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."

Come join our dynamic team as a:

Youth Outreach Worker

Reconnect Youth Outreach (Full-time, $30.39-$34.39 per hour)

Scope of Position

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Youth Outreach Worker provides client-centered, trauma-informed support to youth aged 13-18, helping them navigate social, emotional, and recreational opportunities. This role reflects PGNFC's Youth departments commitment to Respect, Belonging, and Reciprocity, creating opportunities for youth to engage with community, culture, and holistic well-being.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the health and social determinants impacting vulnerable youth, particularly Indigenous youth, and will be skilled in meeting youth where they are, providing non-judgmental support, and fostering trust. Outreach services will be delivered at times and locations most accessible to youth, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Combination of education, training, and/or experience in youth work, social services, or a related field.
• Experience or awareness of community services, social systems, and resources available to support youth.
• Ability to connect with and engage youth in a meaningful, culturally relevant way.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills that promote trust and rapport with youth.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by youth needs.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.

Preferred (or willingness to obtain with PGNFC support): First Aid Level 1 Crisis Intervention Training Suicide Prevention Training, Food Safe Certification, Class 4 Driver's License

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 Indigenous ancestry.