Maternal Child Health Worker - Fort St James, Canada - Carrier Sekani Family S

Carrier Sekani Family S

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Fort St James, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Career Opportunity:
Maternal Child Health Worker

Location:
Fort St James / Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Employment Type:
Full Time 35 Hours/Week

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You:

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do.

Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 300 employees providing services to 11-member Nations.

Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work
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The Opportunity:

The Maternal Child Health Worker is accountable for the day-to-day support and programming to pregnant women, and mothers and fathers of infants and young children up to six years of age.

This includes the development and facilitation of educational programs, one-on-one support, and home visits to ensure families have opportunities to increase their preparedness for parenthood, and ability to effectively care for their infants and children and themselves.

**- **Provide outreach services, pre and postnatal support, informing communities about the Maternal Child Health Program**:

Provides services to clients supported by evidence, research and multidiscipline expertise on the wide range of health, social, and program specific issues related to health care services within First Nation communities and CSFS clinics

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Carry out activities to support families in improving health outcomes for pregnant women and their families:

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Facilitate workshops and information sessions, conduct interviews, intakes, and assessments:

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Attend required meetings, events and training seminars as necessary:

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Maintain effective communication with a wide array of individuals to reach strategic goals:

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Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members and physicians to facilitate an inter-professional approach to standards of practice with a focus on promoting team-based care
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Conduct home visits, provide information related to parenting skills, problem solving, childhood growth and development, and provide referrals as required:

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Assist with community kitchens

What You Will Bring to The Role:

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Two-year diploma in a social science or health science degree program required, or:

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DONA International certified Doula, and:

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Experience and/or training in Early Childhood Education

The Location:

Fort Saint James, incorporated in 1952, has a population of approximately 4,700, including surrounding First Nations and rural communities. It is a tight knit community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The area has hundreds of lakes and rivers and a vast amount of rolling hills and forests. The local economy is well diversified, although resource oriented.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
Education, and professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply:

March 5, 2023. 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.