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The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
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Title: Community Wellness Initiatives Facilitator
Salary: $72,841 - $91,051- $100,156 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Regular
Location: Chilliwack, Matsqui or Surrey
About the role
As Community Wellness Initiatives Facilitator supports the health and wellness of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities through the promotion of healthy living activities, including the delivery of workshops and healthy living groups. The position plays an integral role in improving Chronic Health Conditions by facilitating support in community development and engagement initiatives, as well as provide input to, coordinate and support community health and wellness initiatives and health literacy.
Areas of focus include healthy eating, food security, physical activity, increasing awareness of chronic health conditions including risk factors, pain and disease management, and improving access to services and screening. The position works collaboratively with all health partners and program specialists within the Fraser Salish Region.
This position is a shared initiative with Fraser Health Authority.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes health and wellness through the delivery of workshops, healthy living groups and other opportunities as identified with communities and Health Standards Organization (HSO).
Prepares and delivers presentations and workshops, promoting chronic disease prevention and healthy living.
Collaborates with Wellness Nurse Navigators and program specialists on a range of health promotion and disease prevention activities
Plans, organizes, coordinates and participates in the development and evaluation of community health and wellness education and promotion programs. Provides input to the establishment of best practices
Provides input and recommendation to the development and distribution of educational and informational materials on chronic health issues to First Nations communities and urban Aboriginal organizations
Maintains cooperative working relationships with partner agencies to coordinate healthy living promotion activities
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be
Education
- Bachelor's degree in public health, kinesiology, exercise management, health education, nursing, social work or related human services field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Training in cultural safety and humility, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care an asset
Experience
- Significant, recent and relevant experience working in a health field (usually acquired over a 4-6 year period)
- Experience working with Aboriginal individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to health and wellness
- Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services
Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of public health, chronic diseases, nutrition, and health promotion
- In-depth knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations health and wellness system needs and determinants of health
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Public Health systems and Aboriginal health systems in BC
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Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry who chose to identify (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
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For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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