Community Liaison Coordinator

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent governmental health services provider in Whitehorse seeks a Physiotherapist to coordinate Home Care for communities outside the city. The position involves supervising staff, conducting assessments, and managing cases in a multicultural environment. Ideal candidates have a degree in Physiotherapy, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. Full-time position with benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.
• Experience supervising support staff.
• Experience as a Physiotherapist providing assessments and treatments in a community environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Home Care in Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse.
• Supervise home support workers in rural communities.
• Perform case management and assessments for long-term care.

Skills

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Effective communication

Leadership for support staff

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

Job Summary and Requirements. This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the Yukon.

About Us

The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including support for acute care, chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through standardized assessments to create individualized plans of care; and are supported by an interdisciplinary team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, and Home Support Workers.

Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: “Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”. The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

This opportunity

We are looking for a flexible, creative Physiotherapist with excellent problem solving, leadership and decision-making skills, to coordinate Home Care in Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse. The role of the Community Liaison Coordinator (CLC) is to supervise home support workers in rural, remote communities, along with coordinating discharges from hospital, completing assessment for long-term care and performing case management. If you have experience supervising staff, collaborating with community partners, and case management, then this position is for you. You must be an excellent communicator, very comfortable working in a cross-cultural community setting and able to travel to communities outside of Whitehorse on a regular basis.

• For more information on this job, please contact Virginia Wolfe, Supervisor, Regional Home Care at 867-332-2206 or [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or [e-mail]

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Experience planning, developing and implementing programs
• Experience supervising support staff
• Experience as a Physiotherapist providing assessments and treatments in a community environment is an asset

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong ability to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team to promote community development
• Strong skills working with various cultural backgrounds
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently within in a team setting
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership for support staff
• Strong assessment skills

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• TB screening
• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• CPR-C with AED (within last 30 months)
• WHMIS 2015
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A valid & current license to practice physiotherapy in the Yukon obtained through The Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Branch (Community Services)

Job Requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Travel within the territory
• Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers, and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes
• Exposure to infectious agents

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List

12 months