Carrier Sekani Family Services·Prince George, British Columbia
The Wellness Worker provides a safe, trauma-informed environment for intoxicated individuals as an alternative to incarceration or hospital admission. Responsibilities include screening clients, performing initial assessments, and facilitating connections to substance use services and community supports.
Career Opportunity: Sobering Centre Wellness Worker
Location: Prince George, BC
Employment Type: Casual
CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.
The Sobering Centre Wellness Worker is responsible for supporting clients accessing the Sobering Centre by providing a safe, trauma informed and welcoming environment where a person who is intoxicated due to alcohol and/or substances use may be able to stay as an alternative to incarceration for public intoxication, or inappropriate hospital admission through the Emergency Department.
Screens individuals to determine eligibility as per the criteria and completes intake
Provides an initial assessment of the needs of the client
Provides sobering stabilization in a structured, substance free environment that includes trauma informed and culturally safe care
Facilitates connection to substance use services, day treatment programs and other community services and supports, including mutual aid groups
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At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.
Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C.
It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport.
Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living.
The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks.
Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing.
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We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
The target hiring range for this position is $26.44 to $34.24 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.
In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.
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July 29, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.
CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
A two-year Social Services Diploma is preferred, along with 3-6 months of recent related experience. Certification from the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada is considered an asset.
Market context
In British Columbia, sobering centre wellness worker roles are typically tied to community health, crisis support, and harm-reduction services, so demand often follows local service needs and staffing in front-line care settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a two-year Social Services Diploma, recent related experience, and may value Indigenous Certification Board of Canada credentials; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, match your experience to client-support, de-escalation, and culturally safe care examples.