Indigenous Health Coordinator - Jobs in Wetaskiwin, AB

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Your Opportunity:The Indigenous Wellness Core (IWC) works in collaboration and partnership across Alberta Health Services and with external partners towards health equity for Indigenous peoples and communities. The IWC is the mechanism through which AHS plans to achieve on-going provincial improvement in Indigenous health, patient outcomes and experience, health improvement and sustainability of Alberta’s health system. The Indigenous Cultural Helper (ICH) will provide counseling, support, education and facilitation of traditional Indigenous healing services to patients, families and health professionals under the guidance and direction of the Senior Advisor, Indigenous Wellness Core– Edmonton zone. Recognizing Alberta Health Services provides health care services to 220,700 Indigenous people living in Alberta, in addition, to Indigenous people from Canada’s North, Northern Saskatchewan and Northern British Columbia, the Indigenous Cultural Helper provides a spirit of hospitality, spiritual and cultural support to diverse Indigenous people seeking tertiary health care services. All Non-Union/Exempt positions are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the AUPE General Support Services bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly.Description:The Indigenous Health Coordinator reports to the Senior Advisor, Central Zone. This position is responsible and accountable for: Advocating and supporting Indigenous clients and families across the continuum of care—within health care facilities and within the community setting. Promoting awareness of and assisting Indigenous clients, families, agencies, and communities in accessing Alberta Health Services programs and services. Promoting awareness and assisting in linking Indigenous clients, families, and communities to non-AHS programs i.e., FCSS, Children’s Services, local social service agencies. Participating in the provision of health promotion and disease/injury prevention programs through partnerships which focus on self-reliance and self-determination. Assisting AHS staff and physicians in obtaining information to better understand the client and family health concerns, social support network, and barriers to access to health care. Providing consultation and assistance to the health care team regarding culturally appropriate service provision. Participating in the provision of cultural awareness education for AHS staff. Facilitating the development of respectful working partnerships between Alberta Health Services programs & services and Indigenous communities, organizations, and agencies. Facilitating educational opportunities for Indigenous secondary and post-secondary students to work with AHS staff to learn more about Indigenous culture and the health care culture and thereby encouraging these students to enter the AHS workforce.

• Classification: Aboriginal Cultural Helper
• Union: Exempt
• Department: CENTRAL.Indigenous Prgm Admin
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2021
• Date Available: 13-DEC-2021
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $22.84
• Maximum Salary: $38.07
• Vehicle Requirement: Drivers License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications: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.Quick Apply

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