Company:
Kwakiutl District Council Health
Details:
Reporting to the Health Director, the PHCN works as part of the Health Team and, as required acts as a client care navigator while ensuring care is culturally specific, ethno sensitive, and patient-centered. Working with the KDC Health Team, helping with the aboriginal health system of the new FNHA Health Benefits program, and referrals as the need is identified; the PHCN has dual responsibilities to act as a client advocate to help community members navigate the hospital/health care system and to serve as a Patient Health Care Navigator for KDC client care.
Qualifications & Experience:
A Degree in Social Work, five (5) years directly-related experience in the majority of specialties listed in the job description (e.g. experience in health promotion, delivery of health programs and understanding of community health issues) is required, although an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
In circumstances where there is an equal combination of qualifications and experience, preference will be given to people of Aboriginal heritage.
To receive a comprehensive job description, please email: terry.lee@kdchealth.com
KDC Health provides preventative and health promotion services for 6 of our member nations. For more information, go to www.kdchealth.com.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter (including salary expectations and three employment references) to:
Human Resources Coordinator, KDC Health
1400 A Drake Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 7K6
Email: terry.lee@kdchealth.com Fax: 250 286-9713
This posting will remain open until filled.
Thank you in advance, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.