First nation liaison worker
Government of Yukon’s Health and Social Services Department based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of First nation liaison worker. Government of Yukon’s Health and Social Services Department is dedicated to improving Yukoners’ well-being through comprehensive health care and social support services. It provides medical care, mental health support, and community programs addressing various social issues. The department collaborates with stakeholders to continuously improve and adapt its services to community needs. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Yukon
Department: Health and Social Services
Division: Therapies
Position: First nation liaison worker
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $65006.00 – $75332.00 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent/Part time
Classification: SS13
Union: YEU
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Shift: 60 Hours/Week
Job ID: 53860
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a post-secondary degree
Experience: Candidates should have recent experience providing services for Yukon’s First Nations people and persons of Indigenous ancestry
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have excellent knowledge of the culture, traditions, social history, and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations and TB screening, CPR C with AED certification and an RCMP vulnerable sector check
- The candidates should have the ability to assess the health, social, and cultural needs relevant to First Nations residents while maintaining confidentiality and ability to plan, develop, and implement culturally relevant programs and events for First Nations groups
- The candidates should have the ability to design and deliver education sessions to healthcare team members and ability to build partnerships with and obtain assistance from community partners, agencies, or other stakeholders
- The candidates should have excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills and strong written and oral communication skills
- The candidates should have WHMIS 2015 certification, Food Safe Level 1 certification and a valid Class 5 driver’s license
- The candidates should be able to travel within Whitehorse and occasionally throughout the territory and prepared for interaction with residents and their families, staff, and members of the public
- The candidates should be able to handle possible exposure to animals, plants/flowers, second-hand smoke, infectious disease, and latex products; working in temperatures of approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) and prepared for exposure to weather conditions when working outside with residents
- The candidates should be able to handle exposure to clients, family members, or co-workers experiencing high levels of emotional stress; potential emotional, verbal, and physical abuse from clients or family members; and activities such as sitting, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, driving, dismantling, and loading wheelchairs into vehicles
- The candidates should have certificate in a healthcare or social services-related field and experience providing care or service to palliative residents and their families
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!