Health Educator – Staff

Job title: Health Educator – Staff

Job description: Employer Job Number: GO-00687807
Facility: COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH EAST
Job Description: THE HEALTH PROMOTION COORDINATOR IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION, DELIVERY AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PRINCE ALBERT PARKLAND HEALTH REGION. THE INCUMBENT WORKS AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES USING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH. THE HEALTH PROMOTION COORDINATOR FUNCTIONS LARGELY OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF ANY ONE SITE/AGENCY. THE WORK IS VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND DIVERSE IN NATURE, EVIDENT BY THE LARGE NUMBER OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS. SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL IS REQUIRED WITHIN THE REGION. THE POSITION RELIES ON STRONG INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DIRECTION. THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT ARE FOUND NOT ON ANY ONE SITE BUT NEED TO BE CREATED WITH COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE SYSTEM.
Required Qualifications

Valid Drivers License
Degree in health or social related field
Experience
MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A RELATED FIELD REQUIRED EG. PARTICIPATION ON A PRIMARY HEALTH TEAM; EXPERIENCE IN ADULT EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, OR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY. RELEVANT ADVANCED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH SYSTEMS, POPULATION HEALTH PROGRAMMING. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A VEHICLE. CVA VEHICLE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SOME TRAVEL
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to perceive the broad scope of the clients involvement in and return to life roles
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal/interactive skills.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills, allowing for effective communication with survivors, their support networks, involved agencies, employers, insurers, schools, and other team
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