CLOSED COMPETITION
1 – Permanent Full Time
Community Health Representative
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services is inviting applications for 1 (one) – Permanent Full Time Community Health Representative (CHR) to work in the community of La Ronge under the supervision of the Public Health Nursing Manager. This position aims to empower community members to make healthy decisions, through demonstrating, teaching and providing support and encouragement with the focus on addressing health needs of the community.
Duties:
- Assisting health staff in delivery of health care services and contributing to the health team through health advocacy, health promotion and illness prevention;
- Act as a liaison between community members and LLRIBHS Staff and health programs;
- Assist in the delivery of health programs by obtaining consents, transporting community members, booking Child Health Clinics, participating in community health fairs, events and activities;
- Carrying out health promotion programs by planning workshops, in-service sessions, community education events and developing public awareness materials;
- Work effectively with health care team;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
- Community Health Representation certificate and/or a related health care certificate;
- Basic Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office 2016 including Microsoft Outlook;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to speak and/or understand Cree is a definite asset;
- Excellent organizational skills; Ability to work within multidisciplinary team;
- Must have a Class 5 Drivers license;
- Security Clearance: Current Criminal Record Clearance/Child Abuse Record Check and Driver’s Abstract required upon hire;
Benefits: LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.
Posted: June 15th, 2022 Deadline: June 29th, 2022
Apply On-Line at: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
Or Apply by: Submitting your cover letter and resume including three (3) professional references
(excluding Chief & Council), one reference must be from your current or most recent Employer, to:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 639-274-0323 Fax: 639-274-0328
In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references.
Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation may not be considered.
LLRIBHS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Telephone interviews will not be granted; however, SKYPE interviews may be considered.
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.