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Wellness Navigator, Substance Use - West Vancouver, Canada - First Nations Health Authority
Description
FNHA Overview
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to BC's history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?
Position Summary
The Wellness Navigator plays an integral part in advancing the Vision of "Healthy, Vibrant and Self-determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities" in British Columbia (BC), in collaboration with the entire health care system. This role will operate within the context of the decriminalization of small amounts of unregulated drugs and a harm reduction approach. This position works with individuals, families, communities, focusing on those living with Substance use (SU), to help advance their wellness journey across the full spectrum of options, including connection to supports and services and awareness of policy shifts such as decriminalization. The role collaborates with people with lived and living experience with substance use as well as service partners and policing services as part of a regional network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.
As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
Responsibilities
A Full Job discription is available upon request.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificate in Substance use specialization and relevant experience
Occupational Certification
• First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine
• Naloxone training
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
• In-depth knowledge of the BC health care system, and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC
• In-depth knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations health and wellness system needs
• Thorough understanding of person centred care to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture
• Knowledge and support of Harm Reduction approach to substance use recovery
• Trauma informed practice
• Motivational interviewing
Closing Statement
Diversity
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
What You Can Expect From Us
Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
Closing
Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA
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