Job Description

Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Manager of Chronic Disease Management (CDM), this position is responsible for the provision of patient and provider education regarding self-management, behavior change, chronic disease prevention and management (Specifically the Better Choices, Better Health (R) program). The incumbent will be expected to utilize effective education principles and techniques. The position will also be responsible for facilitating linkages with local community resources both internal and external to Alberta Health Services (AHS). In addition, the incumbent will act as a resource to other health care professionals within AHS and the community in relation to CDM. The Health Promotion Facilitator may also participate in the planning and evaluation of the service delivery. Other duties may include but not limited to assisting in advertising and marketing of the programs and assisting with the program schedule. Requires to rotate between different sites.Description:As a Health Promotion Facilitator I, you will assist communities to be healthier through mentoring, advocacy and education. You will link individuals and/or communities to relevant health resources within the region or province and work with community partners to access, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies. You will participate in special studies and/or research projects and review health-related data and identify trends relative to population health and at risk groups. You will facilitate the development and/or implementation of program specific guidelines in partnership with other stakeholders. You will plan, develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and presentations for staff and communities. You will prepare work plans, budgets and year end reports and provide input for departmental goals and strategies.

• Classification: Health Promotion Facilitator
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Chronic Disease Management
• Primary Location: CN Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 24-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of bachelor\'s degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field. Additional Required Qualifications:Current CPR (BCLS). Lay Leader Certification in the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Experience or certification in self-management support, patient education, behavior change, and adult education. Minimum of three years\' experience in community or primary care and/or experience with self-management support, chronic disease management and prevention. Preferred Qualifications:Additional training and skills in patient-centered care, self-management support and behavior change principles. Experience with applying the Expanded Chronic Disease Care Model . Evidence of ongoing personal/professional development and learning.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.

Alberta Health Services