Community Health Representative - Atlin, Canada - Taku River Tlingit First Nation

Taku River Tlingit First Nation

Verified Company

Atlin, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Community Health Representative
Taku River Tlingit First Nation

Full Time

Duration

Permanent
Closing Date
Open until filled
Intended job posting audiencePOSITION
SUMMARY**This position provides services to TRTFN members residing in Atlin. Works as part of, and in concert with, the Health and Social team. Primary focus is to increase health knowledge of patients and communities through a broad range of activities such as transportation to health visits, outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, liaison between clients and medical service agencies and providers, and advocacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and manage the diabetes prevention program which includes coordinating weekly lunches and education for community.
Deliver Health Promotion and educational activities
Work with professional resources to coordinate, evaluate, and plan home and community care services to meet identified needs.
Design, administer and coordinate comprehensive elder care program
Assist clients regarding noninsured health and other benefits
Manage home care program. Work with primary care workers and family to coordinate assessment of clients to determine need and required supports. Recruit, train and supervise home care workers. Provide supplies and connect with clients to make sure all tasks are accomplished and required supports are available and delivered.
Provide administration for client files, monitor budgets, provide required reports, create workplans, develop correspondence and keep accurate records.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding program and treatment of clientele.
Develop and maintain effective and proactive working relationships with community health professionals and work as part of the client care team.

**EDUCATION,
SKILLS
AND
EXPERIENCE**- University education (minimum a Bachelor degree) relevant to the position-required.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Good computer skills
Reliable and ability to organize and plan own work to meet deadlines
Good verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license and use of a reliable vehicle
Criminal records check/Vulnerable Sector Check
Full COVID 19 Vaccination
Knowledgeable and respectful of Indigenous traditional healing practices
Cross culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and aware of the need for reconciliation practice in programming delivery.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Criminal records check/Vulnerable Sector Check

Full COVID 19 Vaccination

BENEFITS

Included after 3 months of probationary period.
Benefits include extended medical, eyewear, dental coverage as well as an RRSP matching plan.

Additional Application Instructions

mining technician