Job Description

Your Opportunity:Being the first and only Indigenous pediatric healthcare program in North America, the Awasisak Indigenous Health Program strives to meet our patients\' and families\' unique and complex needs. Hearing and responding to the voices of various Indigenous communities, the position of Indigenous Child and Family Engagement Coordinator (EC) was created. Acting as a host to the patients and families of the Awasisak Program, the EC fosters a culturally safe environment and ensures patients and families feel secure during their hospital stay/visit. Tailoring to different patients\' and families\' needs, the EC provides services and supports in a responsive and empathetic manner; the services and supports provided by the EC include but are not limited to resource-based intervention, patient advocacy, and facility introduction and navigation. Another critical responsibility of the EC is being the bridge-builder promoting respect and understanding between patient, family, and the care team. Providing consultation support and education/teaching opportunities, the EC also works with the care team to ensure they practice with a culturally safe approach and build and deepen the trust of the Awasisak Program and the Stollery Children's Hospital. As the EC you will have the honor of connecting patients and families to traditional healing practices and work closely with the Indigenous Cultural Advisor. Lastly, the EC is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and building relationships with a diverse range of FNMI populations, communities, and organizations. We believe, with your support and expertise, we can better the well-being of our Indigenous patients and families, together.Description:Basic assessment and Resource-Based Interventions. Roles and Responsibilities. Provision of hospitality, problem-solving, advocacy, and spiritual and cultural care to Indigenous children and their families in various life situations and crisis circumstances at the Stollery. Act as a bridge builder on the multidisciplinary team helping to promote respect and understanding between Indigenous child and their family and staff of the hospital or community. Provide leadership in activities and ceremonies that help Alberta Health Service staff and physicians embrace Indigenous peoples and their cultures, providing healing through honouring Traditional Indigenous ways in Western Scientific health care. Share with other Stollery programs and services ways to work with Indigenous peoples in respectful and caring ways. Fulfill administrative duties respectful of sacred boundaries and confidentiality

• Classification: Coordinator
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Awasisak Indigenous Health Program
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-AUG-2024
• Date Available: 29-AUG-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $23.59
• Maximum Salary: $39.31
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. *Please identify in your application* A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience working in a health-related field requires problem-solving and working with Indigenous children and families. Broad knowledge of Indigenous history and cultures within Alberta. High degree of cultural competence as it relates to working with Indigenous people.
Additional Required Qualifications:Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities. Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software. Both networking and relationship-building experience will also be a priority within this role.
Preferred Qualifications:The ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset. Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldview, perspectives, beliefs/values, culture and traditions is highly valuable.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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