Quesnel Tillicum Society
At The Quesnel Tillicum Society / Native Friendship Centre, we are a committed community partner dedicated to encouraging healthy lifestyles and restoring balance to relationships. We offer a variety of different programs to help individuals, couples, or families.
Available Programs
Provides resources, education and support to individuals and families with children aged 0-6, living in conditions of risk. Information and support for pregnant women and their families, coordination of events, groups and community programming.
The Community Cultural Facilitator program’s mandate is to work with the people of the Aboriginal community, QTS staff and other service providers, in particular the Family Finder coordinator, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Outcomes include:
- Increase the number of Aboriginal children in care (ACIC) who have culture and permanency plans, that include biological family, in place through working with their families, communities and social workers
- Increase the number of Aboriginal children who are residing safely with immediate and/or extended families
- Increase the number of Aboriginal children staying in their own cultural communities by identifying “Aboriginal safe places”
This program is in the first year at QTS. Key short-term outcomes revolve around increasing awareness and use of the Family Cultural Planning conferences.
The Cultural Programmer position consists of developing and implementing cultural activities and events.
- Cultural events will include;
- sweats, pow wows (singing, dancing and drumming )
- traditional gardening
- Creating story books to teach oral communication
- Rites of passage ceremonies (fire ceremony, going out on the land, welcoming circle & feast, and canoe carving)
- Promotes and markets cultural events and outings to community, Aboriginal agencies, First Nation communities, School District 28, RCMP, Kith and Kin, Kinship caregivers, elders and children, youth and parents, and anyone connected to the children and families
This worker is a liaison with First Nations Communities and the Ministry of Children and Families.
- Provides support to families and individuals
- Assessing the clients needs, referring them to the appropriate community and medical agency, and accompanying them as necessary
- Crisis intervention is also provided for both families and individuals in the case of suicide, medical, emotional issues
- Networks with other community agencies such as Income Assistance programs, Children and Family Services, Doctors, Lawyers, Community Law, Probation, Amata Transition House and the Courts, RCMP, Season’s House, QUESST and Quesnel Mental Health and Addictions, and Hospital
- Promotes the integration of First Nations people in all communities
- Provides support of counselling and referral to treatment programs
The Early Years program has different programs running throughout the year.
Stop ‘N Play Drop In is for children 0-6yrs of age. Children play with the indoor or outdoor toys/equipment while parents/caregivers can sit and talk. Coffee/tea/water and snacks are provided. Happens every Monday (unless closed for holiday) at The Little House, 375 North Fraser Drive.
Baby Signs® is a 6 week program for parents/caregivers and babies 0-2yrs of age. We will work on basic baby sign language to promote communication between baby and parent/caregiver. Please follow our Facebook page to see dates for this program or call the number below.
Littlest People Playtime is a drop-in group that runs every Wednesday (unless closed for holiday) at the Little House, 375 North Fraser Drive. For parents/caregivers and their children ages 0-2yrs of age. Coffee/tea/water and snacks are provided.
Exploration Station is a registered playgroup that runs from September to November and February to April. Tuesday OR Thursday groups get to explore different sensory items, do science experiments, try new foods and play with children around their age. Quick circle time and snacks provided. *put on hold*
One on one visits at home or The Little House is also available if parents are needing to talk about their child’s development or have questions regarding their child.
Contact: Debbie Lojstrup, Early Years Coordinator.
Phone: 250-992-8858
Office address: 375 North Fraser Drive
Facebook: CAPC and Early Years Programs at Quesnel Tillicum Society
Works with clients to identify employment barriers, by:
- Assist clients in establishing an action plan to enhance their employability
- Works with CCATEC regarding training and employment opportunities
- Directly solicits information from employers
- Provides information on the local labor market and update as required
- Provides follow-up and supportive assistance to new clients and to clients that have been successful in finding jobs
- Refer all Employment Insurance and Social insurance Enquiries to the Quesnel HRCC office
- Refers clients to other community agencies as necessary
- Provide information sessions on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search skills
Provide advocacy and support by accompanying clients to initial court appearances and directing clients to family duty counsel lawyers or other court staff and facilities;
- Provide information in the form of printed materials, online research, and verbal information
- Assist in preparing: Provincial Court forms and applications, FMEP applications, financial statements, legal aid applications and appeals, indigent desk order divorce, other family law documents
- Help clients access community resources and services that would be of assistance
- Facilitate other services in relation to family law matters
This worker is a liaison with First Nations Communities and the Ministry of Children and Families. The focus is to provide:
- Support to families and individuals.
- This includes assessing the clients needs, referring them to the appropriate community agency, and accompanying them as needed
- Crisis intervention is also provided for both families & individuals in the case of suicide, medical, financial, emotional and legal issues
- Follow-up of all Aboriginal children in care including the foster families and parents/extended families is also provided.
- The worker networks with other community agencies such as Income Assistance programs, Children and Family Services, Doctors, Lawyers, Community Law, Probation, Amata Transition House and the Courts.
This worker is on-call 24 hours a day- 7 days a week with MCFD/RCMP.
- To reduce the number of Aboriginal children & youth in care
- Prevent children & youth from entering care by providing culturally based community service & approach
- Identify and locate kith & Kin who could support or be involved with children & youth in care
Provides service to individuals with mental health concerns
- Individual counselling and support
- Provides assistance to individuals dealing with concurrent disorders such as mental health and addiction
- Provides information and referrals to other appropriate community resources
- Works in conjunction with other service providers to ensure clients the best possible care
Ensure all individuals have fair and equal access to the law and that their rights are upheld
- Provide clear and meaningful information with respect to your legal matters
- Provide advocacy and support to individuals who are not eligible for legal aid
- Assist with appeals
- Assist individuals with document completion
- Attend hearings and prepare individuals for court
- Negotiate 3rd party settlements and/or prepare and provide self-help information
- Conducts legal research
- Provide appropriate referrals
- Liaise and assess the needs of individuals and community groups
- Present legal education workshops
- Creates new programs and projects for the friendship centre that benefits the community
- Organizes the major programs such as the Powwows and the National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Looks for funding and applies for said funding for various different programs
Works with the youth to help identify their life skills and needs within the community
- Information about drug and alcohol abuse
- Referrals to counseling, life skills programs, employment programs, education programs, MCFD services, MSDES services, etc
- Help find available housing
- Linkage with youth’s family
- Youth worker will work cooperatively with other programs serving youth
- Provide information to youth’s community and MCFD regarding patterns of needs that youth have
- Teach youth to advocate for themselves
- Supporting youth within the Justice system
Job Opportunities in Quesnel
For more information regarding current employment opportunities in Quesnel or for help with applying please contact Kathy at 250-992-8347 to make an appointment. You may choose to meet with Kathy here or she will meet with you at a place that you are comfortable with. In addition to this page, The Quesnel Tillicum Friendship Centre has a job listing board at the Centre with up to date job listings. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you in your job search.
Quesnel Tillicum Society seeks a Part-time (25 hours/week) Bookkeeper Assistant to assist our current financial bookkeeper and provide extra support to the organization. A Board of Directors governs Quesnel Tillicum Society (QTS). The Executive Director oversees the organization and is part of the Financial Team at QTS.
Job Title: Bookkeeper Assistant
This position plays a key support role within the Quesnel Tillicum Society (QTS), working with the current Finance bookkeeper. This position assists with day-to-day financial processes, provides clerical support, and ensures smooth coordination between QTS finance. Need to understand/know about housing and other departments that are in place at QTS. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset.
Administrative Support –
Perform a wide range of administrative duties to support the Management Team and current Bookkeeper, including scanning, photocopying, filing, and organizing financial documents in both physical and digital formats.
Maintain orderly and up-to-date financial records to support audit readiness, internal reporting, and compliance requirements.
Understand Housing and procedures for invoicing within the organization and other Support -process entries accurately and promptly, understanding QuickBooks
Contribute to the organization and maintenance of accounts payable
Experience in a charity or not-for-profit environment would be highly regarded
Grade 12 Diploma
Must have a minimum of two years’ related experience
verbal and written English communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Service Oriented: Able to work independently and as a part of a team
Work in a team environment
Service-oriented and responsive.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates initiative and a collaborative spirit.
We have a sincere and warm workplace culture based on the values of caring, excellence, collaboration, and efficiency.
- We invest in our employees with internal training, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Our competitive compensation package includes a comprehensive extended health plan
Note: This is an in-office position
Experience
finance or administrative: 2 years related experience (required)
Grade 12 Diploma
Reliable vehicle
Job Description: Family Law Advocate
Quesnel Tillicum Society seeks a full-time (35 hours/week) Family Law Advocate who will provide direct services to clients in the Quesnel Community on family law-related matters under the supervision of a lawyer.
Assess clients’ eligibility for the Family Law Advocacy program.
Conduct client interviews to help identify a client’s legal and non-legal needs, prioritize urgent needs, and assist clients in action planning and navigating personal and systemic barriers.
Provide timely and appropriate internal & external referrals to legal and non-legal resources where possible.
Help eligible clients with their legal aid applications and navigate other legal aid issues.
Provide clients with legal information about their family law issues.
In cases of violence, safety-planning, risk-assessment, and crisis intervention were needed, and clients were referred to appropriate resources, such as transition houses, trauma counseling, victim services, police, etc.
Meet with and communicate regularly with the supervising lawyer to consult on client files, obtain instructions and directions concerning client files, and obtain review and approval of proposed action and completed materials.
Assist clients in obtaining access to summary legal advice appointments through available resources for additional support as needed.
Help clients clarify and organize the facts about their case by drafting a synopsis of their matters that outlines the clients’ legal issues, legal questions, and desired outcomes, and which clients can take to meetings with lawyers and other organizations or legal professionals.
Provide tips for legal research and self-advocacy.
Assist clients in drafting court forms and court applications.
Where appropriate, accompany clients to legal appointments for support and to assist with communication.
Where appropriate, accompany clients to court to assist with orientation and help connect them with relevant services such as duty counsel, as well as to provide emotional/moral support.
Maintain and manage accurate and timely client files and records.
Help clients understand their court orders.
If appropriate, facilitate Public Legal Education (PLE) workshops to inform the public on key family law topics.
A passion for justice and desire to help individuals facing difficult life circumstances without judgment.
Ability to communicate compassionately with people in crisis.
Strict adherence to ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
An inquisitive mind – a strong desire to learn and explore new skills and processes, ask questions to get at the details, and seek out knowledge by asking for help/direction/assistance without delay.
Excellent note-taking and organization skills.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
An ability to work independently and under the direct supervision of a lawyer.
Excellent word processing skills and an openness and willingness to learn new software.
An interest in a job that requires daily learning and an ability and flexibility to apply existing skills and knowledge to new sets of facts.
Strong ability to speak, read, and write in English.
A diploma or higher in a social services-related field, such as social work, law, counselling, or other relevant education.
Previous experience in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy support work in public health, social services, or legal services.
A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the above.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret legislation and policies, with knowledge of government processes and systems, is an asset.
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
The successful applicant is eligible for a benefits package with QTS. This position is subject to funding from the Law Foundation of BC.
Job Description: Receptionist / Front Desk Person
Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director – within the scope of the Friendship Centre’s aim and objectives.
Answer phones and take messages from the Front Desk – for all staff in the building
Hall Rental
The Quesnel Tillicum Society/ Native Friendship Centre hosts a variety of events in our hall and boardroom.
The hall has an occupancy of XX people, measuring approximately XX square feet and is a licensed facility with an attached kitchen for food prep and serving.
Our spacious upstairs boardroom overlooks the scenic Fraser River and downtown Quesnel, with a capacity to host up to XX people.
To book the hall or boardroom for an event please call 250-992-8347, or send us an email via our contact page.
QTS Friday Breakfast Program
The Quesnel Native Friendship Centre is proud to give back to our community by providing Breakfasts every Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00am.
Please be aware the breakfasts are provided in a pickup and go manner.
