Indigenous Wellness Advocate - Port Alberni, Canada - Island Health

Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

A level of lived experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this position, and a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline. A minimum of three years' experience in working in Indigenous Health sector and three years' experience working with individuals, families and communities in crises. Be a person of Indigenous ancestry.

Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of Canada's relationship with Indigenous Peoples including the history and the harmful impacts of colonization and racism on health and well-being.
• Demonstrates an ability to incorporate approaches such as Trauma Informed Practice and Indigenous Informed Harm Reduction practices to mitigate the impacts of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives on health within healthcare delivery, including awareness of Indigenous specific services available.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the diversity in Indigenous population and an understanding of the traditional territories of the K'omoks First Nation, upon whose territories the services are provided within.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of health services and benefits available for all Indigenous groups and the inequities within this, which are a result of colonization.
• Demonstrates through practice, the ability to practice in a culturally safe way, ensuring the care plan is reflective of the individual's goals and identify any gaps.
• Understands the significance of a relational approach with clients, community and colleagues within a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting respectful advocacy between clients and healthcare providers to address gaps, within a holistic perspective on health
• Ability to work independently and coordinate and manage multiple priorities with supporting clients and Primary Care Network team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate and manage non-judgemental discussions with other healthcare providers around the existence of their personal biases while creating an environment for change in addressing Indigenous specific racism.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.