Indigenous Health Coordinator
- Classification: Aboriginal Cultural Helper
- Union: Exempt
- Department: CENTRAL.Indigenous Prgm Admin
- Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2021
- Date Available: 07-JUN-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $22.84
- Maximum Salary: $38.07
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Some post-secondary education. If part of a registered profession—registration in good standing with applicable governing body essential. 5 years work experience with Indigenous people.
Additional Required Qualifications:
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. Travel is required in their day to day work. Manager may assign Coordinator as a representative to committee work. Are responsible for developing and maintaining respectful professional working relationships within AHS and with Indigenous clients, families, and communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in humanities and/or social sciences. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset. 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). Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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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