Indigenous Support Worker Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a dedicated team member for a permanent position in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The role requires a high school education, knowledge of Indigenous services, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver's license. There is potential travel to regional facilities and some evening or weekend work may be necessary. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources

Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook applications

Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language (Ojibway, Dakota, Cree)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs

Respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Confidentiality respect

Good work and attendance record

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Grade twelve (12) high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED)

Job description

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.50

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Experience

• Experience working with Indigenous people in a social service setting.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade twelve (12) high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language (Ojibway, Dakota, Cree).
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.