Community Support Worker - 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.

• 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.

• A diploma in community social work services preferably, social work or a combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to work with at risk adults in a variety of settings, as well as clients with diverse abilities.
• Class 4 driver’s license but will consider applicants with class 5 if willing to obtain class 4 within 3 months of hire.

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:

• Full medical, RRSP Plan, dental and vision benefits (premium shared 50/50 with employer)
• Vacation and sick pay paid at 8%

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  to submit a resume and cover letter before February 8, 2026.

Prince George Native Friendship Center