Health Promotion Facilitator - Community Liaison Worker

🔍 South Zone, Lethbridge, MHA Lethbridge Train Station

📁: Health Promotion/Public Health

📅   : ALB00396277 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 25, 2023 Post Date

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Classification: Health Promotion Facilitator

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Population Health Promotion Program

Primary Location: Lethbridge Community Hlth Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2023

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 18-DEC-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.56

Maximum Salary: $51.27

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Work, health, human or social services discipline. Minimum 2 years related experience in a health care setting and/or community-based health, human or social services related setting. Experience communicating and liaising between members of vulnerable populations and health care providers/professionals and community organizations. Experience in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating group education sessions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Practical knowledge about the structure and functions of the health care system and the ability to effectively navigate the health care system and other community agencies in Lethbridge and area required. Understanding of Canadian culture and norms, including the culture and norms of the health care system, and the ability to relate these to vulnerable populations. Knowledge of vulnerable populations in the community including norms and health values, strengths, beliefs, practices, access barriers and issues. Sensitivity, flexibility and creativity in working with vulnerable populations and the ability to establish trust and respect is essential. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively with vulnerable populations, community organizations and health care providers/professionals, and within multidisciplinary teams. Must possess computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated verbal and written proficiency in another language is an asset. Knowledge of medical terminology.

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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