Community Health Representative

Job title:

Community Health Representative

Company

Tsawout First Nation

Job description

POSITION: COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVEHOUR OF WORK: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT (35 HRS/WEEK)REPORTS TO: HEALTH DIRECTORWAGE: $25.00 per hourPROGRAMThe Health Department, in collaboration with the SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation (TFN) and broader community, is responsible for increasing the capacity and sustainability of the Department and enhancing engagement/ownership of the health of the TFN community. The Department develops and implements health programs that incorporate the traditions, values, and strengths of the Nation. The Health Department delivers a range of community health programs and health promotion services to the TFN community.POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Health Representative is a member of the Building Healthy Community (BHC) Team, within the Health Department and provides support, education and advocacy of health and health care within the TFN.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the promotion and coordination of the health services, clinics and functions;
• Develops, implements, or facilitates health related workshops or information sessions for families;
• Interacts with Nation employees, members, committees and working groups, other First Nation communities, the public, government agencies, other stakeholders and special interest groups;
• Coordinates client and family travel outside the Capital Regional District;
• Promotes healthy lifestyles including exercise, nutrition, and overall health and safety;
• Keeps daily records of all services provided to clients on the AOS Software;
• Promotes community health education and wellness clinics including bringing in speakers on various topics; and acts as a liaison for the specialty services for the community;
• Transports community members to eligible medical appointments as required;
• Acts as a liaison with the TFN community and liaises with internal and external health services to enhance services available to the community;
• Coordinates cultural and traditional activities in the form of health promotion and prevention;
• Arranges and takes community members on cultural, social, educational events and other field trips;
• Provides transportation of clients as required;
• Monitors areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and works proactively to implement these;
• Attends departmental meetings and events as required;
• Participates in relevant training and workshops identified by the Director;
• Ensures that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility;
• Develops effective working relationships with TFN members, stakeholders, and co-workers by assisting in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Director when required;
• Exercises high degree of tact and diplomacy with the TFN Membership and all Nation contacts;
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues;
• Presents a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times
• Promotes a safe work place; ensures that all established safety procedures are followed;
• Carries out other duties essential to the position as directed by the Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in, community development, or human services or related field, and
• 2 years related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience planning and promoting events;
• Experience working with people from all age groups (e.g. babies – elderly);
• Experience entering and extracting data using the AOS software an asset;
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment;
• Valid standard first aid and CPR certificate;
• Class 5 driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a clean driver’s abstract is required;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills and extremely detail-oriented;
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to provide, obtain or follow clear, concise and accurate information orally and in writing (including spelling, grammar, context and structure);
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals to complete work assignments;
• Ability to work independently with limited direction, act on own initiative, set own priorities and meet tight, changing or concurrent deadlines;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues;
• Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with occasionally aggressive or demanding individuals to provide or obtain information to clarify or resolve issues;
• Ability to following safe work procedures;
• Strong work ethic including the ability to take initiative; to attend work on a regular and consistent basis, and to demonstrate a collaborative approach to problem solving.

OTHER FACTORSCulture/LanguageRespect for and working knowledge of the WSANEC culture is required.Personal AttributesThe Community Health Representative maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and EqualityOur Benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.Apply now and join our team!

Expected salary

$25 per hour

Location

Saanichton, BC

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:01:51 GMT

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