Job Order Detail

Description

Under the direction supervision of the Healthy Families Leadership Director and in partnership with the Healthy Families 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

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