Maternal & Child Health Outreach Worker

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider seeks a Maternal Child Health Outreach Worker to enhance health outcomes for families. Responsibilities include community services, nutritional support, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to promote maternal and child health. The role demands strong communication skills and relevant certifications in health fields. Joining our team means contributing to a positive community impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Defined contribution Registered Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Fitness membership subsidy

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 5 years of communication skills experience required.
• Knowledgeable in Child Developmental Screens and FASD Training.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with the community and provide maternal health services.
• Support maternal and infant nutritional health through education and counseling.
• Prepare statistical and narrative grant reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Certificate in Teacher, Nutritionist/Dietitian, Social Worker, Registered Nurse

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of Health Director, the Maternal Child Health Outreach Worker you will be responsible for health outcomes associated with FM#468FN’s maternal, infant, child and family programs running out of our health Centre. The incumbent will have excellent customer service, teamwork and is self-motivated.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with the community and provide maternal and/or child health-related services
• Engage families and children to provide intervention for improved development of physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being of FM#468FN children
• Support the improvement of maternal and infant nutritional health through nutritional screening, education, counseling; maternal nourishment; and breast-feeding promotion, education and supports
• Implement support services which include screening and assessment of pregnant women and new parents to assess family needs, reproductive and preconception health promotion
• Coordinate home visiting with nurses to provide follow up, referrals, and case management as required
• Execute the deliver of culturally relevant teachings for women and families at risk of having a child with FASD
• Execute the prevention programs through FASD mentoring projects
• Implement intervention programs through case management and community coordination to facilitate access to FASD diagnosis
• Assist women/families connect with multi-disciplinary diagnostic teams and other supports and services such as nurses and doctors.
• The creation and development of programs and events.
• Healthy development for child development, pregnant women, post-natal care, parenting skills and Nutrition.
• Build capacity throughout the community to support families and deliver community-based child health promotion and disease prevention programs and services with supporting activities such as training, community education, and awareness activities
• Create awareness of maternal health programs to community members
• Prepare statistical and narrative grant reports; monitor progress of achievement of grant objectives and develop and recommend remedial plans.
• Act as back-up staff at the day care
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• A certificate in any of the following areas: Teacher, Nutritionist/Dietitian, Social Worker, Registered Nurse, or other regulated health professional
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; an aptitude for learning new computer systems
• Current Valid Drivers License and own vehicle. Class 4 Preferred or willing to obtain.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and possess good people skills
• Knowledgeable in Child Developmental Screens
• Early Childhood Development Training
• Specific FASD Training
• Strong FASD and prenatal background and experience
• Knowledge of services/agencies/programs that are existent within the community and available outside the community
• First Nation on-reserve community background
• Enjoy working with children in a school and home setting
• Able to maintain superior professionalism within their community

WHY APPLY?

In addition to your Salary/Hourly earnings, we also offer the following.

• We care a lot about your future, and we offer a defined contribution Registered Pension Plan
• A benefits package with Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• A healthy work-life balance with a fitness membership subsidy
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• An opportunity to work for a harmonious community with a rich culture that builds its economic and social success
• Commitment to accountability, respect for one another, and hard work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 5 years (required)
• Microsoft Word: 3 years (required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
• social work: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 4 Licence (preferred)
• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person