Community Health Care Coordinator

Neskonlith; Chase; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neskonlith Indian Band is seeking a Community Health Care Coordinator to join the Wellness team and report to the Director of Health. The role focuses on coordinating individual and family health needs through assessment and referrals to appropriate staff or agencies.

The Coordinator will perform client intake, connect clients to on‑to‑one counselling, and advocate for improved health care. Emphasis on awareness, prevention, and education for all community members.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating health programming and referrals.
• Ability to assess family needs and provide education.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with First Nations community context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual and family health needs through assessment and referrals.
• Conduct client intake and referrals to health care providers.
• Provide awareness, prevention, intervention, and education for community health.

Skills

Family support

Health programming

One-on-one coaching

Group facilitation

Confidential records

Resource database

Cultural awareness

Education

Two-year health coordination experience

Job description

Position:Community Health Care Coordinator
Status: Full-time Term Position, 35 hours per week,
Schedule: Core hours: 8:30am-4:00pm
Reporting to: Director of Health
Salary: $54,600-$60,970 annually, dependent of experience

Summary of Position:
The Neskonlith Indian Band is seeking a Community Health Care Coordinator. The Community Health Coordinator is a key
member of the Wellness team, and reporting to the Director of Health, this position is responsible for coordinating
individual and family needs through assessment and referrals to appropriate staff or agencies. The Community Health
Coordinator is responsible for assessing clients for referrals to proper medical practitioners and other health care
providers; this will include client intake and referrals to on‑to‑one counselling to determine clients’ health care needs. The
Community Health Coordinator has a responsibility in providing awareness, promotion, prevention, intervention,
education and advocating for all community members in relation to improving their health care needs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• ability to work with families, including parents, grandparents, and children.
• ability to assess individual/family strengths and provide health programming and support.
• ability to provide referrals and follow-up for services.
• ability to provide one-on-one coaching and group facilitation.
• experience providing support, guidance, and education to families.
• experience maintaining confidential client records and maintaining a resource database.
• demonstrate awareness of the Neskonlith Community, culture and Secwepemc values.
• Ability to establishing a relationship with individual families, assessing their needs,

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) year minimum experience as Coordinator, within the Health field is an asset.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
• Successfully pass Criminal Record Check for individuals working with youth or vulnerable adults
• Valid First Aid, or willingness to obtain,
• Excellent organization skills,
• Excellent knowledge in areas of health and wellness,
• Knowledge of Band office procedures and experience working in a First Nations Community
• Please note: an equivalent combination of education, training and experience could be considered.

Contact:

Attn: Health Director, Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who are under consideration will be contacted.