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Indigenous Community Prevention Worker

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Merritt, British Columbia
Support culturally grounded prevention programming as a Community Prevention Worker with Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society. Apply facilitation and community engagement skills.
Reporting to the Community Services Team Leader, this position strengthens children, youth, families, and communities through prevention services. You will develop responsive programming, promote early intervention, and embed nłeʔkepmx and syilx values, teachings, language, and cultural practices. Collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, schools, service providers, and partner organizations supports community-identified needs.
Key Responsibilities:

Plan and evaluate culturally grounded prevention programs and workshops
Provide education on parenting, wellness, and healthy relationships
Connect children, youth, and families with community resources
Support cultural events, gatherings, and prevention-focused activities
Maintain accurate program records, statistics, and reports
Requirements:

Three years’ related social or community services experience
Diploma in social services or related field
Knowledge of prevention-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches
Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities
Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s Licence required
Apply your cultural knowledge, facilitation, and relationship-building skills to strengthen community-based prevention services and family wellness.

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