First Nations Health & Social Liaison Worker - First Nation Health Programs - Casual On Call

Casual On Call - No Guaranteed Hours

This position is at the Level 08 with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager, First Nation Health Programs, the incumbent participates in patient care, planning, counselling and support to patients and their families. In addition, plans and develops culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for Indigenous (First Nation, Inuk, and Métis) patients. Acts as a consumer advocate for Indigenous people using the health care system when dealing with Indigenous , community, Territorial, Provincial, and Federal agencies. The incumbent also assists with the planning and provision of culturally relevant training and support for healthcare providers, including the other First Nations Health Programs team members to ensure quality and culturally sensitive holistic healthcare.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations;


• Very good knowledge of trends and developments in the field of child development, with emphasis on First Nation requirements;


• Good knowledge of trends and developments in the areas of Indigenous health care and social service with particular emphasis on Indigenous requirements;


• Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon;


• Strong counselling skills;


• Strong analytical skills;


• Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving;


• Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for First Nations people and healthcare providers;


• Ability to work with all Indigenous people and develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships;


• Ability to deal with trauma and stressful situations and work as part of a healthcare team;


• Initiative to self-direct and maintain program delivery;


• Flexibility and good judgment;


• Good analytical and organizational skills;


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;


• Reliability; and


• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Yukon First Nations’ people and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years) is required for this position. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered.  Please note: this position requires the ability to work days, evenings and weekends.  Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled