Join Our Team – Group Home Support Worker

Make a Difference Every Day

Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals to join our Residential Support Team as a Group Home Support Worker. If you are passionate about supporting children, believe in the importance of cultural connection, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Working at the Sik-E-Dakh Longhouse means becoming part of a team committed to helping children build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen cultural identity, and create brighter futures.

About the Role

As a Group Home Support Worker, you will provide direct care and support to children in a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, you will help children achieve personal goals while supporting their emotional, social, educational, and cultural development.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care, supervision, and support for children in our care.

• Build positive, trusting relationships through mentorship and emotional support.

• Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation and intervention techniques.

• Support children in developing life skills including cooking, budgeting, communication, and personal responsibility.

• Plan and participate in recreational, educational, and cultural activities.

• Encourage healthy family and community connections.

• Assist children in accessing community resources and working with social workers and service providers.

• Complete documentation, reports, and shift handovers.

• Provide transportation for appointments, activities, and community outings.

• Participate in case planning, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have:

• A passion for supporting children.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and sound judgment.

• The ability to remain calm during challenging situations.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

• An understanding of Indigenous cultures and the unique experiences of Indigenous children and families. Knowledge of Gitxsan culture is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Human Services, Social Services, Child and Youth Care, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with children.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract.

• Willingness to complete required training.

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Clear TB test.

• Basic First Aid certification.

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (or willingness to obtain).

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism at all times.

Why Join GCFSS?

At Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society, you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and culturally grounded environments where children and youth can thrive. We offer:

• Meaningful and rewarding work

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

• Competitive wages

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities

Apply Today

If you are committed to empowering children and youth while honouring culture, community, and healing, we encourage you to apply to HR@GCFSS.com or in person at our Old Town Office – 4215 Government Street, Hazelton BC, V0J 1Y0

Please submit:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. In support of our commitment to reconciliation and equitable employment, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) who voluntarily self-identify in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.