Support Worker

Job summary

The Support Worker provides traditional practices, language support, and life skills development to children, youth, and families. They are responsible for planning cultural activities, coordinating programs, and maintaining accurate agency records.

Job details

Fort St. James/Tache, BC Nezul Be Hunuyeh is an Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency serving the communities of Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binche Whut’en, and Tl’azt’en Nation. Reporting directly to the Cultural Supervisor, the Support Worker will play a pivotal role in providing support for traditional practices, and language to the children, youth, and families that NBHCFSS serves. The Support Worker will be instrumental in working with youth and families to develop life skills and enhance social-emotional well-being. Your dedication to this role will contribute significantly by providing group programming opportunities to children, youth, and families. A full job description is available upon request. Type: Permanent Full-Time (35hrs/wk.) Wage Grid: $29.22 – $33.54 hourly with Competitive Benefits and Pension Duties & Responsibilities Plan and assist with cultural activities, workshops, and community events Work with families, Elders, and community partners to deliver programs Build strong, trusting relationships with the families and communities we serve Help with transportation and day-to-day program coordination Keep accurate records and reports in line with agency standards Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Dakelh culture, history, and traditions Warm, relationship-focused communicator – comfortable working one-on-one and in groups Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team Proficient in the use of computers (email, word processing) Indigenous ancestry is an asset Applicants must agree to & provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Clearance Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License & provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract To Apply Submit Resume And Cover Letter To Via email to hiring@nbh.ca with the subject line: Support Worker Fort St. James/Tache POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED Only Applications with a cover letter and submitted as per the posting instructions will be reviewed* We thank all applicants for applying in advance; only those selected for an interview will be contacted*

What you’ll do

The Support Worker provides traditional practices, language support, and life skills development to children, youth, and families. They are responsible for planning cultural activities, coordinating programs, and maintaining accurate agency records.

Requirements

Applicants should have knowledge of Dakelh culture and traditions, a valid Class 5 Driver's License, and a clean Criminal Record Check. Proficiency in computer use and a relationship-focused communication style are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits
• Pension

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cultural Programming
• Life Skills Development
• Social-Emotional Well-being
• Dakelh Culture Knowledge
• Relationship Building
• Community Outreach
• Program Coordination
• Record Keeping
• Computer Proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Government & Public Sector

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