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:

PGNFC recognizes lived experience as an asset in supporting youth. If you have personal or professional experience working with vulnerable youth and/or Indigenous communities, we encourage you to apply.

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 needsmitment 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.

If you are passionate about creating safe, culturally supportive spaces for youth and believe in the "Power of Friendship" and reconciliation, we invite you to apply.

To apply , please visit our website at  to submit a resume and cover letter before September 8, 2026.