Indigenous Support Worker

Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) is a vibrant urban Indigenous Integrated Health Team Centre and educational facility situated on Lheidli T'enneh territory in Prince George, BC. The Clinic’s inter-disciplinary team provides trauma-informed and culturally safe, medical and psychosocial services to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

The Indigenous Support Worker position provides front line support indigenous men. The goal is with a strong filter of Indigenous culture, in-depth knowledge of mental health and addictions to support the men in overcoming barriers to a healthier and higher quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge that we are on the unceeded territory of Lheidli T’enneh
• Facilitates a culture that honours the values of CINHS including: respect, honesty, trust, humour, and compassion
• With an Indigenous worldview build relationships with male clients, CINHS team members and community partners
• Transport and advocate for clients as they navigate appointments

Qualifications

• Understanding of what it is to be an Indigenous man with mental health and addiction issues
• Extensive Indigenous world view knowledge
• Extensive cultural knowledge and ability to teach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with community support agencies available to men
• Addictions certificate or equivalent education or life experience
• Have a Class 5 Drivers License in good standing
• Vehicle in good working condition to transport clients
• Awareness of Aboriginal social issues
• Asset: computer skills including experience with Word and Outlook
• Asset: experience in comparable position

Why Join CINHS?

• Be part of a team that prioritizes culturally safe and community-centered healthcare.
• Work in a non-hierarchical environment where all voices are valued equally.
• Engage with Elders and Knowledge Holders to support healing and well-being in culturally significant ways.
• Contribute to innovative, client-centered care that supports reconciliation and advances health equity for Indigenous populations.

Individuals with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis ancestry who meet the above criteria are encourage to apply.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest in CINHS however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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