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In keeping with the philosophy and supporting the vision of Battleford River Treaty 6 Health Centre, the Community Outreach Worker will work closely with the Health Promotion Specialist to establish comprehensive tobacco control strategies and interventions aimed at improving lung health and reducing and preventing tobacco misuse, including reducing smoking rates.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working with the community in planning, promoting and delivering programs and activities to increase community ownership and capacity to improve lung health.
- Planning and delivering tobacco education sessions in schools, prenatal sessions and community gatherings.
- Planning tobacco prevention/cessation programming to meet the needs of youth and prenatals.
- Degree or diploma in a health related field, education or community development
- Knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values and beliefs
- Understanding of the health and social issues in the area of tobacco misuse facing First Nations people
- Knowledge of community development principles
- Excellent program planning skills and excellent facilitation skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- An excellent work ethic
- Valid drivers license
- Knowledge of Plains Cree language is a definite asset
- Due to the nature of the project, non-smoker preferred.