Community Support Worker - House of Friendship Outreach Program

Overview

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation and has done so for 50+ years. We are committed to ensuring every voice is heard in our trauma-informed and culturally dynamic approach. We respect and honour people’s stories as they share experiences, perspectives, and beliefs, building on a strengths-based process that recognizes the 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".

Do you want to actively engage with individuals in the community?

Join our House of Friendship Outreach team as a :

Community Support Worker – FT and PT

House of Friendship Outreach Program ($28 / hr. - $30 / hr.)

The Community Support Worker plays a key role in supporting individuals to improve their health, well-being, and social inclusion. The role focuses on building strong relationships within the community, identifying needs, and connecting people to appropriate local services, groups, and resources. The postholder acts as a bridge between individuals, communities, and service providers to reduce isolation and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals in the community selected by Program Coordinator and Management.
• Builds Connections : Helps individuals find social groups, sports teams, classes, and volunteer opportunities that match their interests, using "social prescribing" to address social determinants of health.
• Develops Wellness Plans : Works with the person to create personalized plans for social, emotional, and physical well-being, identifying goals and strengths.
• Provides System Navigation : Connects individuals to essential community services, including housing, employment, transportation, mental health support, and food programs.
• Offers Ongoing Support : Provides regular check-ins and adjusts plans as needs and goals change, ensuring the supports are effective.
• Make daily reports of activities and time spent with client.
• Create and maintain good public relations.

Qualifications

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, the Prince George Native Friendship Centre offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications as well as a great benefit package, which includes :

Preference will be given to applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry. We encourage all candidates to self-identify. Our process is protected by the BC Human Rights Tribunal under Non-Profit Exemption.

To apply for this position please visit our website at https : / / pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter before February 8, 2026.

Prince George Native Friendship Center

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