Family Home Visitor

Lac Seul First Nation; Lac Seul; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lac Seul First Nation is seeking a dedicated health educator to support families in three communities. The role involves conducting assessments, facilitating health education programs, and establishing relationships with health care providers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health education, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of Indigenous health issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years’ experience in health education services.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of health education issues including nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and provide health education programs.
• Manage program-tracking systems for budget management.
• Provide learning opportunities on living skills and educational support.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Confidentiality

Knowledge of Indigenous Lifestyle

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Health Education Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Complete Intake Assessment for all new family units.
• Provide resourceful information about healthy lifestyle choices, childcare options, child development and safe environments.
• Provide learning opportunities on living skills and educational support.
• Provide appropriate referrals and ensure linkage for services.
• Manage program-tracking systems on a monthly and quarterly basis for budget management, reporting, and productivity, including overseeing program needs such as ordering materials and purchasing snacks/food for classes.
• And advocate with primary care providers and attend clinical support, conduct community outreach as well as develop and distribute outreach flyers.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or two (2) years experience in Health or in a related field providing health education services in a public health/primary health care organization
• Working knowledge of health education issues and programs including Indigenous lifestyle, nutrition, and behavioral issues
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, clinic staff, patients, and volunteers to meet program goals and objectives
• Excellent communication, organizational skills and Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality

Working Conditions:

• This position will service all three communities of LSFN, therefore must be able to travel between clinics and community organizations to conduct health education programs, presentations, services and outreach.
• May be required to work occasional overtime during workshops and conferences.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to change and frequent interruptions.
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant legislation.