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Job Summary
Under the direction supervision of the Family Health Worker Supervisor and in partnership with the Healthy Family Program team, the Family Health Worker will:
* provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within their community
* assist families in accessing services needed
* provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy
* provide dental services as per program requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Demonstrated maturity
* Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
* Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community
* Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to parenting
* Previous working experience with First Nations people and demonstrate an understanding of the health and social issues encountered by First Nation people and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures.
* Positive attitude
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Valid drivers license required
* Access to an insured vehicle during working hours is required
* A successful criminal record check with vulnerable sector
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Target Groups or Clients
- Families
- Aboriginal groups
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