Program Coordinator - Native Healing Centre

at  Prince George Native Friendship Center

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level education from a recognized university in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Indigenous studies or another relevant discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role in the health, wellness, or social services sector, with a focus on counseling or mental health services.
• Experience working within Indigenous communities or organizations and deep understanding of the unique cultural, social, and health needs of Indigenous peoples.
• Specialized training in trauma-informed care, Indigenous mental health, substance use counseling, or crisis intervention is an asset.
• Certification in or willing to obtain: First Aid, Suicide Intervention, and Conflict Resolution, Naloxone Training, other training as needed.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
• Knowledge of funding, budgeting, and reporting processes within non-profit organizations, with the ability to manage financials.
• Understanding and knowledge of working with people with mental health and/or addictions issues as well as an understanding of the intersectionality of systemic barriers and social determinants of health.
• Experience conducting evaluations, providing employee feedback, and scheduling.
• Crisis intervention skills and the ability to guide staff through complex client and interpersonal situations.
• Good verbal, written communication, and problem-solving skills
• Project management ability to develop, implement and monitor programs and services efficiently.
  To apply for this position please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter by November 3, 2024

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