External PostingCOVID 19 Off-Reserve coordinator Temporary term - March 31, 2021

Closing Date: March 31st, 2021
Posted Date: January 5th, 2021

Description:

Bigstone Health Commission in Wabasca, Alberta is seeking a competent COVID 19 Off-Reserve Coordinator to join our talented Health Team. This role will provide support and act as a liaison to Off-Reserve members residing in Edmonton, Alberta. The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance to Off-Reserve members with services such as food security, homelessness and Personal Protective Equipment needs.
  • Assist and act as a liaison for off-reserve members in need of support services.
  • Connect members to supports to which they are eligible for (social services, food bank, etc.)
  • Provide members with appropriate information and/or referrals to applicable agencies.
  • Provide reporting updates to Supervisor.
  • Knowledgeable about community resources and organizations  Foster and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with health and social service professionals addressing member’s needs.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment and adhere to all COVID-19 protocols.
  • Other duties as required

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Must be familiar with Edmonton and surrounding areas
  • Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills
  • Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Must be familiar with Edmonton support services and agencies
  • Must demonstrate punctuality, flexibility in relation to the position demands
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Must be physically fit
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to speak the Cree language and familiar with Aboriginal culture  Strong attention to detail
  • A self-starter; ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to exercise good judgement and to demonstrate initiative

Qualifications:

  • Previous employment experience within the Health field or equivalent
  • High School diploma


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, class 5 minimum
  • Must have First Aid/ CPR certification
  • Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Child & Youth Intervention Check

 

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check, CYIS Check, along with 3 work related references to:
Bigstone Health Commission
Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
Fax: 780-891-2623
Email to: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca
Closing Date for the Employment Opportunity will be January 5, 2021 @ 4:30 p.m. or until a suitable candidate is found.

Send Resumes To:

Bigstone Health Commission
Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted**