The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50+ years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person is heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honour people's stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.
"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 team as a:
Life Skills Coach - My Way Program
Full Time ($28.54/hr. - $34.39/hr.)
You have extensive knowledge of health and social issues impacting vulnerable youth. You will provide supervision, direction, and support to the youth engaging in the My Way Supported Independent Living Program. The My Way program is designed to transition youth aged 16-19 into adulthood by building on-going supports as youth develop independent living situations and provides young people with effective hands on life-skill trainings essential for self-reliance as an adult.
You will provide direct client support; assist in facilitation, coordinate community resources; support and advocate for client centered issues and be part of the on-call crisis response system.
Qualifications include:
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Social Services Diploma or related post-secondary education and/or combined experience.
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Minimum 2 years' experience in child and youth care, or employment placement or employment training; and a Class 5 Drivers License.
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Willingness and ability to work with at-risk youth; Awareness of community services, resources, and systems; Teach and model effective techniques and interventions with youth; facilitating assessments using Ansell Casey and other client centered approach assessment tools.
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Experience in working with Indigenous groups/communities in a cultural context.
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Certification: Life Skills Coach, First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Food Safe; are required but will consider applicants willing to achieve after hire.
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Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
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 on or before July 19, 2026.
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