Position Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE
Reports to:Manager, Clinical Health
Job Overview
To serve as a vital link between the community and healthcare services, fostering a holistic approach to health that embraces cultural values and empowers individuals to take control of their well-being.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Health Advocacy: Advocate for the community’s health needs, working to address health disparities and promote health equity within the community.
- Health Education and Promotion: Provide health education and raise awareness about various health issues, including chronic diseases, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive care.
- Home visits: Conduct home visits to assess living conditions, identify health risks, and provide personalized health advice.
- Health Screenings: Conduct basic health screenings, such as measuring blood pressure and blood glucose levels, to identify potential health concerns.
- Referral Services: Help community members to access appropriate healthcare services and connect them with specialists or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Community Events: Organize and participate in community events and workshops to promote healthy lifestyles and foster a sense of unity among community members.
- Community Outreach: Engage actively with community members, building trust and rapport to better understand the community’s unique health challenges and needs.
- Engage with Youth and Elders: Develop programs specifically targeted at engaging youth in health promotion activities and leadership development. Offer support and care to elders, considering their unique health needs and challenges.
- Maintain Data and Records: Collect water samples for the EHO and keep accurate records of health-related activities and relevant health data in MIS.
- Collaborate and Network: Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen the CHR’s program’s impact. Organize Good Food Box and Food Share.
- Emergency Response Preparedness: Participate in relevant training and workshops to be prepared for emergency response situations.
- Other related duties as required by the Health Director/Manager.
Skills & Qualifications
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as practicing LPN registrant.
- Valid Basic Life Support with Heart and Stroke is required.
- Foodsafe and WHMIS.
- Minimum 1 year of recent related experience providing health support services.
- Superior health education workshop planning and facilitation skills.
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as practicing LPN registrant.
- Good understanding of local culture and is able to communicate this to healthcare professionals.
- Working knowledge of client/patient health planning and posses skills to deliver CHR health support services.
- A valid Class 5 drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Computer skills i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to network effectively in the community and with healthcare professionals to identify health problems.
- Ability to process data into MIS (Management Information System).
- Sufficient written and verbal communication skills for preparing and presenting health reports.
- Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Pension matching up to 5.5%
- 10 days of standard vacation
- 5 days of paid self-care days
- 10 days of paid sick leave
- 10 paid days during the Christmas office closure
- 5 days of other leave for personal matters (e.g., medical appointments or household emergencies)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Cultural leave and wellness initiatives
Salary Range: $26.39/hr - $32.60/hr
Position Type: 1 Full-time Interim position available until incumbent returns.
Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
