Indigenous Support Worker - Repost

Requisition ID: 344388   

Competition #: SS-23-1142

Position Number: 880-715521330A300-04 

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Portage la Prairie  

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud  

Work Location: Portage District General Hospital  

Department / Unit: Indigenous Health   

Job Stream: Clinical Support   

Union: CUPE  

Anticipated Start Date: : As soon as possible   

FTE: 0.5   

Anticipated Shift: ​​​​​​​Days, Evenings, Weekends   

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75  

Wage Rate: As Per CUPE Facility Support Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary:

The Indigenous Support Worker assists Indigenous individuals including First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients/patients/residents to navigate the health care system and access culturally safe care while utilizing health services in Southern Health-Santé Sud. The position is based at Portage District General Hospital, with assignment to other facilities in the region according to identified need.

The Indigenous Support Worker facilitates and supports communication between clients/families/health care providers as they seek care for their particular situation or condition. The Indigenous Support Worker is integrated into client care teams to ensure timely, primary supports including translation/interpretation services, personal supports and/or counselling and appropriate discharge planning that accounts for linkages with external health care providers, medical needs and community limitations. The Indigenous Support Worker participates and engages in client/family care meetings as part of interdisciplinary health teams and acts in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies and procedures.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud

Qualifications:

• Grade twelve (12) high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources
• Knowledge of health issues impacting Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of Indigenous world views
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook applications
• Experience working with Indigenous people in a social service setting
• Experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language (Ojibway, Dakota, Cree)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00 problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• • Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.