Family Home Visitor

Lac Seul First Nation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Quebec is looking for a dedicated individual to provide health education services to families. The role includes conducting assessments, providing resources, and managing program tracking. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant health education experience, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility and the ability to travel between communities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in Health or related field.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous nutrition and behavioral issues.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments for new family units.
• Provide information about healthy lifestyles and childcare options.
• Manage program-tracking systems for reporting and budgeting.

Skills

Health education knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

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.