First Nations Health & Support Worker – First Nations Health Programs – Term Full-Time
@Yukon Hospitals posted 2 weeks ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5973
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Experience 3 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
“Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations
Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon (YH&SS, YHC, local FN governments)
Knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing and medicine practices and willingness to learn from elders and practitioners
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong analytical, assessment and counselling skills
Demonstrated reliability and good organization skills
Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, )
Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant care plans and other support programs for First Nations people
Ability to plan and provide culturally appropriate teaching methods
Ability to be self-directed in program delivery and improvements
Ability to be flexible and show good judgment
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment independently and as part of a team
Ability to be self-managed and navigate available supports in traumatic and stressful situations
Knowledge of First Nations health and social concerns throughout the life cycle
Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through extensive experience with Yukon First Nations people and graduation from an acceptable college or university level social service or health care related program of three or four (3-4) years. Non Violent Crisis Intervention training and a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract are desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered.”
