Indigenous Women's Traditional Wellness Coordinator
- Classification: Aboriginal Cultural Helper
- Union: Exempt
- Department: CAL.Indgns Wellness Supports
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2019
- Date Available: 06-AUG-2019
- 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: N/A
Diploma or certificate in an approved health related program in a regulated profession (e.g. Social Work, LPN). Registration (including provisional registration) in good standing with applicable college or eligible for registration in respective professional body.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Recognized by the Indigenous community as having accrued traditional rights to facilitate ceremonial, spiritual and/or teachings. Training and guidance in the use of traditional Indigenous approaches to wellbeing; Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field. Advanced experience/knowledge of Indigenous healing methods, culture and traditions. Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities. Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldview, perspectives, beliefs/values. Ability to facilitate traditional Indigenous protocol, traditional medicines, and Aboriginal Healing methods. Must possess and demonstrate outstanding professional and personal ethics, compassion, empathy and respect for vulnerable and diverse clientele. Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team. Critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Commitment to life-long learning. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to speak a First Nations and/or Metis language is preferred. Ability to translate Indigenous Ways of Knowing is preferred.
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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