Red Pheasant Cree Nation recognizes the value of an Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative worker. This role works under the direction and supervision of the Health Director and Community Health Nurse, developing, implementing and coordinating programming for community members living on reserve.
The position is responsible for promoting healthy life choices using a community development and population health framework.
Responsibilities
Develop a yearly work plan setting out goals, activities and a projected budget
Coordinate meetings among identified staff to assist with education and home visitations
Participate in follow up and transition activities involving on reserve membership
Carry out health promotion programs and community education events, and plan individual and group workshops for on reserve membership
Advocate and act as a liaison
Organize workshops for on reserve members and provide training as identified
Qualifications
Relevant or equivalent educational classes
Knowledge of diabetes causes, prevention, challenges and opportunities specific to the communities served
Knowledge of health services program management principles, practices, techniques and tools
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
Ability to speak Cree would be an asset
Must be able to work overtime or weekends if necessary
Assets
Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, Truth and Reconciliation, and residential school history
Knowledge of trauma informed training and trauma informed care
Knowledge of family centered strength based practices and traditional parenting
Experience with home visitation and working on reserve or with First Nation organizations
Hours
This position is based on full time hours, with a typical schedule of Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.