Support Worker - First Nations Health Programs - Term Full-Time

Posted: February 22, 2024

Full-Time

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Term Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L08 level with an hourly pay range of $37.25 - $47.14

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager, First Nations Health Programs (FNHP), the incumbent participates in patient care and care planning, and offers support to patients and families. Acts as an advocate for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis patients, and community members, to deal with partner agencies at the community, territorial, and/or federal levels. Maintains a working knowledge and current database of resources available in various communities; acts as a resource to healthcare providers; and assists other First Nations Health Program team members to ensure quality and cultural safety.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• 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, etc.)
• 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
• Cultural competence.

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.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants with First Nations ancestry.

Incentives:

• Yukon Bonus
• Generous Vacation Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• On-site Gym
• Free Parking

Closing Date: 4:00pm March 7, 2024