Indigenous Health Liaison / Community Health Representative
- Classification: Aboriginal Cultural Helper
- Union: Exempt
- Department: NZ NLGHT HOSP Hlth PrmEdu
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Public Health
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-MAR-2022
- Date Available: 11-APR-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $18.08
- Maximum Salary: $30.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Grade 12 Diploma minimum. College certificate/diploma in related health care discipline, such as Community Health Representative, Social Work, or Nursing preferred (If part of a registered profession— registration in good standing with applicable governing body). Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous cultural and political structures. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment. Demonstrated ability and comfort with coaching and teaching individuals and groups. Effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to solve routine and standard problems. Evidence of initiative, flexibility and strong commitment. Demonstrated punctuality, adaptability, discretion and confidentiality. This position may require a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required. Working Knowledge of computer applications including basic work processing, email, videoconferencing, internet access, and data entry required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
There is client and family contact through education, support, and advocacy. It is essential that the staff maintain professional boundaries in their work and be respectful and honor the cultural diversity and spiritual beliefs of their clients. Indigenous Health Liaison Worker, Public Health is required to travel in their day to day work. Manager may assign staff as a representative to committee work. Liaison is responsible for developing and maintaining respectful professional working relationships within AHS and with Indigenous clients, families, and communities. Indigenous Health Liaison Worker is responsible for any additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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