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POSITION SUMMARY. Promotes health within the community, provides client assessments, client referral, community development and administration activities. May be responsible for scheduling on call workers, home support workers and home care attendants. Guided by Northern Health Region Primary Health Care principles, strives to improve the health status of the residents of the Northern Health Region (NHR) working from an advanced understanding and knowledge of Chronic Disease Management, harm reduction, population health, determinants of health, and case management delivered within a primary health care framework. Provides services from a client centered, strength based approach. The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and adhere to all NHR policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 or equivalency • Post-secondary certificate/degree in a Health Care related discipline preferred • Current certification from a recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment • Current First Aid Certification • Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region year round • Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet • Knowledge of delivering services and programs from a client-centered focus • Minimum two (2) years’ community related work experience • Knowledge in health promotion, health education, illness prevention and chronic disease management • Knowledge of community resources • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to speak Cree an asset • Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population • Ability to facilitate learning based on learner’s age, educational level, need/ or readiness to learn in either the one-on-one or group setting and apply Adult Learning principals as needed • Ability to problem solve with program participants • Ability to work with families and relevant agencies (Child & Family Services, Justice, Education, Mental Health) • Ability to work with high risk populations • Satisfactory employment record required • Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

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POSITION SUMMARY. Promotes health within Provides supervision and care for youth accessing services through the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (YASU). Supports all aspects of daily living for the youth temporarily residing in the facility in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Maintains awareness of each resident’s individual needs and goals and works with the team to create a culture of safety and hope, with potential of growth for each youth accessing services. Relates positively and therapeutically through role modeling, engaging, listening, encouraging, coaching and caring while supporting programming with the goal of safe discharge of youth to home or community, . Functions effectively and provides client assessments, client referral, community development services in a dynamic and administration activities. May be responsible for scheduling on call workers, home support workers changing environment recognizing diversity in the group and home care attendants. Guided by Northern Health Region Primary Health Care principles, strives to improve in the health status of the residents of the Northern Health Region (NHR) working from an advanced understanding and knowledge of Chronic Disease Management, harm reduction, population health, determinants of health, and case management delivered within a primary health care frameworkindividual. Provides services from a client centered, strength based approach. The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Checkthat are recovery-focused, and adhere to all NHR policies culturally safe. Respects and proceduresutilizes clients’ strengths and social/cultural resources. QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 education or equivalency equivalent Post-secondary certificate/degree in Completion of a recognized Health Care related discipline preferred Aide Program or Rehabilitation/ Recreation Program required • Certificate in Child and Youth Care an asset • Current certification from a recognized Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider), or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment • Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training (to be obtained within three months of commencing employment) • Mental Health First Aid Certification for Adults who Interact with Youth an asset • Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region year round license • Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet • Knowledge of delivering services and programs from a client-centered focus • Minimum two (2) years’ community related work experience • Knowledge in health promotion, health education, illness prevention and chronic disease management • Knowledge of community resources • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to speak Cree an asset • Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population • Ability to facilitate learning based on learner’s age, educational level, need/ or readiness to learn in either the one-on-one or group setting and apply Adult Learning principals as needed • Ability to problem solve with program participants • Ability to work with families and relevant agencies (Child & Family Services, Justice, Education, Mental Health) • Ability to work with high risk populations • Satisfactory employment record required • Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file. For a full listing of qualifications please: • Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or, • External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace, which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes. Direct care workers are required to either be vaccinated for Covid-19 or to participate in on-going regular Covid-19 testing pursuant to Orders made under The Public Health Act C.C.S.M. c.P210. Successful applicants will be notified at the time of offer of the applicability of this requirement for this position. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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POSITION SUMMARY. Promotes The Healthy Baby Facilitator is an integral multi-disciplinary team member who will utilize a strength based approach to build confidence and awareness of health and parenting choices. The role of the incumbent is to provide leadership and deliver education related to healthy pregnancy, childhood growth and development, parenting and healthy living to groups in a comfortable and safe setting. An empowering, strength focus and holistic approach will be used. The facilitator will work extensively in the community setting. This position functions within the community, provides client assessments, client referral, community development and administration activities. May be responsible for scheduling on call workers, home support workers and home care attendants. Guided by Northern Health Region Primary Health Care principles, strives to improve the health status provisions of the residents Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) working from an advanced understanding ). The NHR endorses the Principles of Harm Reduction and, as per policy, all staff will establish a context that supports individuals, families and knowledge of Chronic Disease Management, harm reduction, population communities in making healthy decisions directed toward reducing or containing the adverse health, determinants social and economic consequences of behaviors, attitudes and environments that may increase risk to a person’s health, and case management delivered within a primary health care framework. Provides services from a client centered, strength based approach. The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Records/ Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Check and adhere to all NHR policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 or equivalency equivalent • Post-secondary certificate/degree education in a Health Care health related discipline preferred field Current certification from BCLS an asset • NVCI and ASIST an asset • Must have a recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment • Current First Aid Certification • Valid valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, license and access to a vehicle, vehicle and willingness be willing to use it to travel in Region throughout the region year round Working knowledge Knowledge of Windows computers, specifically window based programs (Microsoft Word• Current knowledge in the areas of Social Determinants of Health, Excel, Outlook) understanding the impacts these have on sustainable behavior change and Internet overall health outcomes • Knowledge of delivering services and programs from a client-centered focus • Minimum two (2) years’ years community related work experience • Knowledge in health promotion, health education, illness prevention and chronic disease management working with high risk families • Knowledge of community resources project/ program coordination Effective written Group facilitation skills and verbal communication skills experience Ability to speak Cree an asset • Respects Broad knowledge of systems including Child and promotes a culturally diverse population • Ability to facilitate learning based on learner’s age, educational level, need/ or readiness to learn in either the one-on-one or group setting and apply Adult Learning principals as needed • Ability to problem solve with program participants • Ability to work with families and relevant agencies (Child & Family Services, Justiceeducation, Educationjustice and health • Knowledge of cultural differences in human interaction and recognizes the impact of culture on the therapeutic process and modifies professional practice accordingly • Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Mental Healththe Freedom of Information Protection and Privacy Act (FIPPA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA) • Ability to work with high risk populations Experience in completing written reports • Satisfactory employment record required • Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

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Samples: northernhealthregion.com

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POSITION SUMMARY. Promotes health The Families First Home Visitor reports to the Public Health Nurse Manager. In addition, the Families First Home Visitor works closely with the Families First Coordinator for guidance with regional day to day operation, service delivery, and expected outcomes of the Families First Program. The Families First Home Visitor is an integral part of an intra-disciplinary team that promotes healthy families and, by supporting the family unit within the community, provides they assist families to build parenting capacity and provide a positive home environment. The Families First Home Visitor will provide education and information to families as needed in order to enhance parent-child relationships and improve child health and development. In addition, the Families First Home Visitor will advocate for their caseload families and assist them in connecting with other community resources. The Strength-Based approach that is implemented through this program empowers the client assessmentsand assists them in developing lifelong skills. This position requires flexibility with regards to hours of work and excellent interpersonal, client referralcommunication, community development and administration activities. May be responsible for scheduling on call workers, home support workers and home care attendants. Guided by Northern Health Region Primary Health Care principles, strives to improve the health status of the residents of the Northern Health Region (NHR) working from an advanced understanding and knowledge of Chronic Disease Management, harm reduction, population health, determinants of healthcritical thinking, and case management delivered within decision making skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as a primary health care frameworkteam player. Provides services from a client centered, strength based approachThis position requires provision of service and travel to outlying communities. The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable PersonPerson Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check and adhere to all NHR Northern Health Region (NHR) policies and procedures. procedures QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 education or equivalency equivalent • Post-secondary certificate/degree in a Health Care related health care/child care discipline preferred is an asset Current certification from Must have a recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment • Current First Aid Certification • Valid valid Manitoba Class V driver’s licenseDriver's License, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region Region year round • Working knowledge of Windows Familiar with window based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Working knowledge of normal child growth and Internet development • Demonstrated skills in addressing parenting concerns • Knowledge of delivering services the differences in parenting styles and programs a willingness to work toward strengthening the skills of others even though they differ from a client-centered focus • Minimum two (2) years’ community related work experience your own • Knowledge and familiarity with northern cultures and the population we serve • Understanding of the principals of statistics collection and the role they play in health promotion, health education, illness prevention and chronic disease management • Knowledge of community resources • Effective written and verbal communication skills identifying Best Practice • Ability to speak Cree is an asset • Respects Knowledge of and promotes a culturally diverse population experience in parenting child 0-3 years of age Ability to facilitate learning based on learner’s age, educational level, need/ or readiness to learn in either Community experience working with children and their families • Knowledge of the one-on-one or group setting Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and apply Adult Learning principals as needed • Ability to problem solve with program participants • Ability to work with families the Freedom of Information Protection and relevant agencies Privacy Act (Child & Family Services, Justice, Education, Mental HealthFIPPA) • Ability to work with high risk populations • Satisfactory employment record required • Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

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Samples: northernhealthregion.com

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