Community Health Representative

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a fluent Low German-speaking Community Health Representative in Lethbridge to act as a liaison between the Low German-speaking Mennonite community and health services. This role focuses on advocacy, education, and partnership development to improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Low German language (Plautdietsch).
• Experience working with Low German Mennonite community.
• Experience partnering with community groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and educational support to clients.
• Work with community health staff on health programs.
• Enhance community capacity through partnerships.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of health promotion

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This position provides liaison between members of the Low German Speaking Mennonite community and the health and human service agencies in AHS South Zone. The Community Health Representative provides advocacy, modeling and education to encourage client’s self-care, empowerment to take action, and initiative to access the appropriate resources and services in the community. The successful candidate for this position must be fluent in the Low German language (Plautdietsch) and have knowledge of the Low German culture.

Description :

As a Community Health Representative, you will work in partnership with community health staff in the provision of screening programs, health education and communicable disease control, and enhance the community capacity through strong community partnerships.

Required Qualifications :

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications :

Knowledge of Low German Mennonite culture and ability to communicate fluently in the Low German language (Plautdietsch). Demonstrated experience working with members of the Low German Mennonite community. Demonstrated experience working in partnership with community groups and agencies. Good communication skills – oral and written Knowledge of health care system and health promotion / healthy living components. Proven organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook programs.

Preferred Qualifications :

As required.

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Community Representative • Lethbridge, South Zone