Health Promotion Educator

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Indigenous organization seeks a compassionate Health Promotion Educator to deliver youth education and health programs. Responsibilities include developing strategies, providing educational presentations, and engaging with community health initiatives. Candidates should have a Diploma in Health Science, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous experience working in First Nations communities is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in community development or health promotion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with classroom and client education presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth education and prevention programs in health.
• Develop health promotion strategies that reflect community diversity.
• Provide one-on-one client education and group presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Public relations skills

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma in Health Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills. The Health Promotion Educator will provide comprehensive support in the areas of Health Promotion for LLRIB Health Services. This involves delivering strategies such as communication and awareness & campaigns, if you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: Working in an office environment at the Jeannie Bird Clinic, in community schools and will be required to travel to the 4 (four) outlying LLRIB communities.

About the position: Working 7.5-hour shifts (overtime maybe required). This position is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive youth education and prevention programs focused in the area of health and development. Must be self-directed and demonstrate communication and organizational skills.

Duties:

• Emphasize programs & services aimed at obesity, mental health, substance abuse, tobacco use & chronic conditions;
• Focus on a strategic approach to developing best practices, tools & resources that promote health & empower LLRIBHS communities;
• Provides briefing notes, needs assessment reports, community health promotion strategies, & reports as required;
• Liaises with other community-based programs and health promotion initiatives;
• Identify, recommend & implement events & activities needed to develop health promotion capacity within the organization as required;
• Ensures the issues of diversity, ethnicity, language & culture are reflected in health promotion planning & programs;
• Providing classroom presentations as well as one on one client education;

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Health Science or related field; Two (2) years of relevant experience, particularly in the area of community development and/or health promotion & education; Combination of relevant education & experience may be considered;
• Strong organizational skills & able to manage time & priorities;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and as a member of a team;
• Computer skills & experience with social media platforms & Microsoft Office including Power Point & Publisher;
• Excellent verbal, written communication & public relations skills;
• Comfortable presenting to small & large groups;
• Must possess a valid class 5 drive’s license & able to travel when required
• Working with First Nations communities is an asset;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset.