Maternal Child Health Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Burns Lake; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health, this opportunity invites a passionate Maternal Child Health Worker to join a dedicated team. You will provide essential outreach services and prenatal support to families while engaging with communities to improve health outcomes. With a commitment to cultural values and professional development, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values compassion, integrity, and respect. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable populations while enjoying the natural beauty and community spirit of northern BC. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Flexible time off options

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing outreach services and prenatal support.
• Knowledge of health care services within First Nation communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services and pre/postnatal support to families.
• Facilitate workshops and conduct assessments for health outcomes.

Skills

Outreach Services

Prenatal Support

Community Engagement

Assessment Skills

Education

Two-year diploma in social science or health science

DONA International certified Doula

Training in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Career Opportunity: Maternal Child Health Worker

Location: Burns Lake, B.C.

Employment Type: Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

• Provide outreach services, pre and postnatal support, informing communities about the Maternal Child Health Program.
• Provide services to clients supported by evidence, research, and multidisciplinary expertise on a wide range of health, social, and program-specific issues related to health care services within First Nation communities and CSFS clinics.
• Carry out activities to support families in improving health outcomes for pregnant women and their families.
• Facilitate workshops and information sessions, conduct interviews, intakes, and assessments.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Two-year diploma in a social science or health science degree program required, or
• DONA International certified Doula, and
• Experience and/or training in Early Childhood Education.

The Location:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination, is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live.” Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue lifelong learning, professional development, and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $26.79 to $34.70. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply.

Deadline to apply: April 8, 2025. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.