Community Health Program Worker – Environment

Community Health Program Worker – Environment will be responsible for the support, education and advocacy of health and health care within the community with a focus on environmental issues.

Responsibilities

Organize and lead community outreach activities.

Coordinate agency health promotion activities with other organizations/groups, i.e. health fairs, screening clinics).

Provide health care and prevention education within the community including schools, community centers and patient homes.

Adhere to reporting procedures for accidents and incidents.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions, at all times.

Monitors the environment and investigates sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests (water testing)

May involve fieldwork which involves taking soil samples or water samples from rivers, lakes, and streams

Collection of water samples from households with holding tanks

Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.





Work closely with the Indigenous Services Canada Environmental Officer.

Conduct bacteriological or other tests related to research in environmental or pollution control activity.

Participate and contribute to Emergency Preparedness.

Qualifications

Diploma and/or certificate in community health, health education, setting health or related field.

3 – 5 years' experience related to community health education.

Knowledge of the priorities affecting Indigenous health.

Ability to present information in group settings.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary: $59,916.00

Attention: Melissa Roy

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

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