Community Health Representative
- Alert Bay, BC, Canada
Salary: $43,662-$49,726 43,662 · Full-time
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Community Health Representative
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $43,662-$49,726 43,662
Reports to: Director of Community Services
Posting closes: Until filled
About The Role
The 'Namgis Health Centre is seeking a Community Health Representative (CHR) to support health and wellness initiatives for infants, children, youth, and adults within the 'Namgis community.
The Community Health Representative plays an important role in supporting community health programs through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, community outreach, and administrative support. Working closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff, the CHR contributes to a holistic, culturally respectful, and community-centered approach to health and wellness.
The successful candidate will be organized, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with community members. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of an Integrated Service Team
Key Responsibilities
The Community Health Representative (CHR) plays a key role in promoting health and wellness for infants, children, youth, and adults within the 'Namgis community. The CHR supports a variety of community health programs through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, outreach, and administrative support. Working closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff, the CHR fosters holistic approach and improved health outcomes through culturally respectful and community-centered care
Skills And Experience
- Six months community work experience with First Nations People
- A minimum of three years experience working in a health organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, program scheduling
- Demonstrated "conflict resolution" and "problem solving" skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Prevention and Protection
- Ability and experience in workshop facilitation
- Ability to work with Integrated Service Team
- Basic First Aid and CPR certificate
- Food Safe and Physical Activity Leadership Certification
- Valid Drive's License, preferably class 4
- Minimum Grade 12
- Relocation and/or housing support may be provided.
- A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment.
- Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
- The opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the health and sustainability of a vibrant Indigenous community.
The 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation is a vibrant and resilient community located on Cormorant Island (Alert Bay), grounded in deep cultural teachings, land stewardship, and governance traditions handed down through generations. The Nation delivers a wide range of programs and services - including health, child and family services, education, lands and natural resources, housing, finance, public works, and community wellness - guided by values of respect, unity, accountability, and relational responsibility.
How To Apply
Please submit the following:
- your resume;
- a brief cover letter describing your interest;
- any applicable licenses and certifications
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support health and wellness programs for infants, children, youth, and adults through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, community outreach, and administrative assistance. Work with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff to provide culturally respectful, community-centered care and support improved health outcomes.
Requirements
Requires at least six months of community work with First Nations people and three years of experience in a health organization, along with communication, scheduling, problem-solving, computer, and workshop facilitation skills. Required qualifications include Grade 12, Basic First Aid and CPR, Food Safe and Physical Activity Leadership certifications, and a valid driver's license, preferably Class 4.
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Client Engagement
- Health Education
- Clinic Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Time Management
- Program Scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Chronic Disease Knowledge
- Health Promotion
- Workshop Facilitation
- Integrated Service Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Relocation Support
- Housing Support
- Group Health Benefits
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Administrative
Keywords
- Community Health Representative
- Community Health
- Health And Wellness
- First Nations
- Indigenous Community
- Client Engagement
- Health Education
- Clinic Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Administrative Support
- Community Health Nurse
- Integrated Service Team
- Chronic Disease
- Health Promotion
- Prevention And Protection
- Workshop Facilitation
- Program Scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Basic First Aid
- CPR
- Food Safe Certification
- Physical Activity Leadership Certification
- Class 4 Driver's License
- Culturally Respectful Care