Health System Liaison - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ontario Native Women's Association

Ontario Native Women's Association

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

_Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.
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Why make ONWA your career choice?
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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.

ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
_**- Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match the pending position
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support worklife balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The
Health System Liaison will be responsible for outreach and relationship building with mainstream health organizations and providers across Ontario including but not limited to community-based clinics, hospitals, public health clinics, and medical offices.

The
Health System Liaison will promote ONWA's health projects, collect health-related data and community needs in regard to ONWA's training program, and the recruiting of training partners.

Additionally, relationship building with indigenous communities across Ontario will be a priority for input and guidance through focus groups, outreach, and ceremony.

The
Health System Liaison will collect stories and support administrative functions related to health programs, access, and related issues, across Ontario.

Reporting to the Community Development and Nurse Manager, the
Health System Liaison is responsible for working with the health team to develop and implement the curriculum and training on addressing racism and discrimination in Canada's health system program and will also foster/promote cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity for health practitioners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A postsecondary diploma and/or certificate in health sciences and/or social services/indigenous studies ideally with 13 years of successful working experience working with health care agencies/ or in customer service a combination of education and lived experience will be considered.
Proven work experience and knowledge of the indigenous focus health issues and experience working with Indigenous populations and communities.
Knowledge of the mainstream hospital systems in Ontario with an existing network of contacts.
Knowledge and experience working with notforprofit organizations.
Understanding of inclusivity and indigenous culture and protocols.
Must be dependable, and able to follow instructions.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competency working with databases.
Ability to speak and facilitate in front of large groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on keen listening and the ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and the needs of the audience.
Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and manage time and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties with strict deadlines.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Friendly and approachable personality.
Ability to navigate health systems build relationships with healthrelated businesses and advocate for those in need.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community members, Indigenous partner agencies, and mainstream agencies.
Strong awareness of issues affecting Indigenous women and their families and awareness of available community resources.
Effective problemsolving skills and the ability to work in a face paced environment.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Proven ability to build trusting relationships at all levels.
Ability to effectively communicate across the organization.
Reliable vehicle and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage with 2,000,000 liability and valid Ontario "G" class driver's license.
Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
A cellular phone is required within this position in addition to reliable internet
Must be willing and able to work a flexible workingfromhome arrangement if required and travel across Ontario