Job Description

Community Health & Wellness Coordinator

Eden Valley, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Health and Wellness Coordinator, under the Manager of Community Wellness, will support healthy living by fostering cultural identity, community connection, and belonging. Working alongside elders, youth, and community members--as well as the Stoney Trail Wellness Health Team, the coordinator will deliver educational programs, events, and supports focused on holistic health. They will also help develop wellness program processes and make key decisions to promote community healing and wellbeing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engage with clients to assess their individual health needs (social determinants of health) Work alongside the Eden Valley Cultural Liaison team to coordinate and support community healing, teaching, ceremony and celebration Plan culturally relevant educational sessions and events for the community with a focus on health/ wellness initiatives. Provide water testing support to ensure clean drinking water Develop and distribute the monthly newsletter in English and source out Stoney translation Encourage community partnerships through interagency subcommittee meetings and other relevant collaborations Manage and monitor social media platforms Lead / Coordinate / Implement and participate in the strategic, operational and financial planning of educational programming and community-based events Monitor, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of project activities through data collection, and narrative reporting. Engage community for feedback and implement appropriate actions. Support the health wellness team with any additional tasks that may require help.

Education, Skills & Qualifications

Degree in a Human Services field

OR

equivalent experience An understanding of the cultural uniqueness within Treaty Seven Territory is an asset Willing to learn Stoney Nakoda cultural and traditional values Proficiency in the use of computers as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and public speaking skills Ability to lead, mentor and coordinate a team (Elders, Youth, Health Professional and Community Members) Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening and coaching skills Excellent project management skills Must be friendly, courteous, assertive, objective and fair

Employment Conditions

Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation

Working Conditions

Will work partially in an office environment and within the community Evening and Weekend shifts may be required

Hours per Shift:

7 hours

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday

Length in Shift in Weeks:

35 hours per week

Interested applicants may submit their resume to Janelle Kennedy at the Stoney Trail Wellness Center OR Stoney Tribal Administration

c/o Stoney Nakoda Nation Human Resources

Fax: 403-881-2676 or Email: employment@stoney-nation.com

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Stoney Nakoda Nations adheres to Section 1-9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for candidate shortlisting and displacement. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

Commuter benefits Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Work Location: In person