wellness coordinator
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Wellness Navigator
Posted on
September 03, 2024
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Dakelh First Nation Primary Care Society
Job details
Dakelh First Nation Primary Care SocietyTs?iyanne La?tsut?en Wellness CentreDakelh First Nations Primary Care CentrePO Box 1697, 160 Stuart Drive, WestFort St. James, V0J 1P0Wellness NavigatorThe Dakelh First Nation Primary Care Society is one that respects the cultural values and practices that are integral to Indigenous identities and wellness. We are committed to a proactive holistic approach to health and wellness, and to the delivery of services which are sustainable and honour the customs and traditions of the Binche, Nak?azdli and Tl?azt?en communities near Fort St. James, BC. POSITION SUMMARYThe Wellness Navigator works with individuals and families including those living with chronic conditions, to help advance their health and wellness across the full spectrum of the health and social system through access to services, wellness planning and increasing health literacy. The role also helps to facilitate a person-centered and holistic approach to health and wellness journeys, including health and social systems mapping. The role collaborates with the health partners, community service organizations, and Nations as part of a network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesModels? cultural safety, humility, relational practice and a trauma-informed Leads the mapping of the local, regional and provincial health and social systems that are important for improving the health and wellness outcomes for First Nations people, including those living with chronic conditions Works with individuals and families to advance access to health and wellness services, and empowering health and wellness by championing the concept of developing individual health and wellness planning Supports the development of health literacy work plan including providing tools and support for each client to have an individual health and wellness plan Develops, recommends and implements the Centre?s practices and procedures to improve access to health care and a wide array of health and wellness programs, services and facilities Supports the facilitation of a person-centered and holistic approach to health and wellness journeys to improve the healthcare experience of Indigenous patients within the hospital system, including anti-racism, cultural safety, family support, advocacy, spiritual care, community liaison, etc. Develops partnerships with community health and wellness service providers and local health care providers in offering spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness of community members, and improve transitions in care and access to appropriate primary health care and public health services Links people with the appropriate primary health care, wellness and public health services Promotes independence, develops individual health and wellness plans with clients, and advocates for community wellness to address the social determinants of health that affect Indigenous people Collaborates with local community health, wellness and social services organizations and partners targeting a range of health promotion and disease prevention activities operating at the community level in the region Strengthens partnerships and increases collaborative action in partnership with the local, regional community wellness workers Provides information pertaining to outcomes, goals, and regular updates on the work in the Centre and its impact on clients, community members and the effectiveness of the role Establishes adequate systems and processes to ensure service continuity in the area of health and wellness to the clients and communities at all times Performs other related duties as assigned Job SpecificationsEducationBachelor?s degree in a relevant field or a equivalent combination of education and experience Occupational CertificationFirst aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine ExperienceSignificant, recent and relevant experience (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years) Experience in
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LocationFort St. James, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$53,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
#97647
Advertised until
2024-12-31
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