Job Summary
The Parry Sound Friendship Centre is seeking a highly organized, trustworthy, and community minded Health Outreach Coordinator to assist urban Indigenous people to understand the health care system and to obtain the quality care they require. Services include advocacy, assistance with forms, assistance with housing, status card applications, social assistance, promotion of healthy lifestyles, violence free families, and access to cultural healing resources.
The incumbent sets an example of cultural leadership, high moral, personal conduct and effective teamwork.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment focused on community wellness.
Qualifications
- Minimum college or university level accreditation or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture(s) common to the area to be served
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Good community development skills
- Knowledge and experience working with indigenous people
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
- Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous people
- Familiar with Microsoft Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Current First Aid CPR Certificate
- Provide a CPIC/Vulnerable sector check.
- Team orientated.
Application Information
We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and those with lived experience connected to the communities we serve.
Please submit your resume and cover letter – marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Tracey Pawis-McCans, CEO
Parry Sound Friendship Centre
25 Church Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y2
Or email: [email protected]
We would like to thank all interested individuals; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
