Aboriginal Cultural Helper - Indigenous Health Coordinator
- Classification: Aboriginal Cultural Helper
- Union: Exempt
- Department: CENTRAL.Indigenous Prgm Admin
- Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
- Negotiable Location: Within Central Zone
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 21-JAN-2019
- Date Available: 31-JAN-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
- Shifts per cycle: Varied
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $22.84
- Maximum Salary: $38.07
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Grade 12 Diploma minimum. Recognized by an Indigenous community as being competent in the use of traditional Indigenous practices. Having the ability to facilitate connection to traditional Indigenous approaches to wellbeing. Having the ability to facilitate connection to traditional healing practices. Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field outside of health care setting, and advanced experience/knowledge of Indigenous healing methods, culture and traditions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous cultural and political structures. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills. Critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Evidence of initiative, flexibility and strong commitment. Demonstrated punctuality, adaptability, discretion and confidentiality. Demonstrates competency using relevant computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and/or post-secondary degree in health care or social sciences will be considered an asset or College certificate/diploma in related health care discipline, such as Community Health Representative, Social Work, and Nursing (If part of a registered profession—registration in good standing with applicable governing body). Demonstrated ability and comfort with coaching and teaching individuals and groups. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered 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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