Health Promotion Worker

Wasauksing First Nation; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a part-time Health Promotion Worker to work with the Primary Care Team and promote integration of western health care with Indigenous Traditional Healing practices. You will help engage clients with Nursing/Medicine, HCC-Program and Traditional Healing services by sharing information and guiding initial program sign-ons.

The ideal candidate has a college diploma in health promotion or related field, at least two years’ experience, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• College diploma in health promotion/advocacy or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in health promotion/health supports.
• Excellent communication skills for engagement across health roles.
• Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) language ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote client engagement with programs and services via sign-on.
• Support health promotion and wellness programming planning and evaluation.
• Assist with public/community health planning.
• Promote healthy lifestyles through program support.
• Assist updating the Communicable Disease Emergency Plan with DOH.
• Prepare drafts of posters/flyers for printing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
• Adhere to Wasauksing First Nation policies and partner policies.
• Support land-based programming and travel as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Art

Communication skills

Education

College diploma in health promotion/advocacy or related disciplines

University degree in health promotion or health science

Job description

Position Summary:

The Health Promotion Worker is a half time position, hired to work with the Primary Care Team, this individual will work collaboratively with the primary care team, but focus initially will be on promoting the integration of western health care and the Indigenous Traditional Healing methods and traditions. This worker will also assist and guide new clients to be engaged with Nursing/Medicine; HCC-Program; Traditional Healing Program through engagement and information sharing. This initial engagement will be evidenced by the signing onto to the services provided for by the various practitioners, healers, and workers assigned to each program at their initial presentation for services that indicate final decision to be engaged with the primary care team and/or all other support services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote client engagement, by introducing them to all programs and services and ensure the "signing" on with the programs and services that they would like to receive
• Health promotion by engaging with all of the programs providing support and information that promotes healthy living
• Assistance provided for public/community health planning
• Promoting healthy lifestyles by providing assistance to wellness programming in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the programs provided
• Assist with updating of the Communicable Disease Emergency Plan with the DOH
• Provision of drafts of posters, flyers, business cards etc. for review and finalize to go to a printer service
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor

Education & Experience:

• Minimum, completion of a college diploma in the field of health promotion/advocacy or other related disciplines; asset would be a university degree in the discipline of health promotion or other health science discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of previous related experience in health promotion/health supports
• Proven problem-solving abilities, computer skills and art
• Excellent communication skills as there this individual will have to work with many levels of health positions with many differing needs
• Ability to speak, read and understand Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway Language) is an asset

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel and be willing to take part in "land based" programming and/or training
• Understands all facets of primary care under the provincial health privacy act
• Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
• Willing to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends
• This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector. Or criminal record check