Maternal Child Health Workers

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Center; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Maternal Child Health Worker. This full-time role involves cultural support for prenatal and postnatal clients, promoting healthy lifestyles, and linking families to resources. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of First Nation cultures and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Competitive pay ranges from $47,320 to $56,182. This position allows for in-person engagement with the community.

Benefits

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must complete a Home Visiting Course within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of First Nation values and healing approaches is essential.
• Valid driver's license and successful criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Support prenatal and postnatal clients with cultural practices.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices among mothers.
• Link clients to local and provincial services.
• Provide cooking classes for moms and partners biweekly.
• Assist with birth registration and immunization information.

Skills

Cultural support

Trauma-informed nutrition knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to build relationships

Prioritization skills

Education

Home Visiting Course or equivalent

Job description

Grounded in First Nation culture and values and drawing on personal strengths and traditions of families, the Maternal Child Health Worker (MCHW) will support cultural pre- and post-natal care, traditional parenting support and practices, breastfeeding education, participation in ceremonies, land-based activities, and FASD education and support. The MCHC will report to the Community Health-Based Services Supervisor.

• Establish a trusting and supportive relationship with prenatal and postnatal clients.
• Encourage and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Provide cultural support with access to Elders, Parent Mentor, Traditional Parenting, and ceremonies.
• The MCH worker will implement prevention programs through mentorship with pre-/postnatal clients for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
• Assist in linking pre-/post-natal women to supports and services available to them locally, regionally, and provincially.
• Be knowledgeable about trauma-informed nutrition.
• Assist in increasing immunization rates by providing information, resources, invitations, and school-aged immunization consents.
• Provide cooking classes for prenatal and breastfeeding Moms and their partners every 2 weeks.
• Participate in the wrap-around process with clients and their families.
• Providing opportunities for new moms and their families re: Birth Registration, birth certificates.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments. Performs other assigned MCHW program duties as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Community-Based Health Director.
• Completion of a Home Visiting Course within 3 years from the date of hire or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional First Nation values, beliefs, and healing approaches and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures.
• Demonstrates agency values in the work they do daily with BRT6HC First Nations communities, clients, and co-workers.
• High degree of confidentiality is essential.
• A successful criminal record check and a valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,320.00-$56,182.40 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-11-28