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.

📌 Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Worker (Red Pheasant)
🏢 Red Pheasant Cree Nation
📍 Red Pheasant