First Nations Health & Social Liaison Worker - First Nations Health Programs - Regular Full Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

66d•$41 - $52

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, First Nation Health Programs, the incumbent participates in patient care, planning, counselling and support to patients and their families. In addition, plans and develops culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for Indigenous (First Nation, Inuk, and Métis) patients. Acts as a consumer advocate for Indigenous people using the health care system when dealing with Indigenous , community, Territorial, Provincial, and Federal agencies. The incumbent also assists with the planning and provision of culturally relevant training and support for healthcare providers, including the other First Nations Health Programs team members to ensure quality and culturally sensitive holistic healthcare.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations
Very good knowledge of trends and developments in the field of child development, with emphasis on First Nation requirements
Good knowledge of trends and developments in the areas of Indigenous health care and social service with particular emphasis on Indigenous requirements
Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon
Strong counselling skills
Strong analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving
Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for First Nations people and healthcare providers
Ability to work with all Indigenous people and develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to deal with trauma and stressful situations and work as part of a healthcare team
Initiative to self-direct and maintain program delivery
Flexibility and good judgment
Good analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Reliability
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment
Extensive experience with Yukon First Nations’ people
Graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years)

Nice To Haves

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Responsibilities

Participates in patient care, planning, counselling and support to patients and their families.
Plans and develops culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for Indigenous (First Nation, Inuk, and Métis) patients.
Acts as a consumer advocate for Indigenous people using the health care system when dealing with Indigenous , community, Territorial, Provincial, and Federal agencies.
Assists with the planning and provision of culturally relevant training and support for healthcare providers, including the other First Nations Health Programs team members to ensure quality and culturally sensitive holistic healthcare.