First Nations Health Programs Support Worker - Cancer Navigator - Regular Full-time

Regular Full-Time Position - 1.0 FTE

This position is at Level 08 with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager of First Nation Health Programs (FNHP), the incumbent participates in patient care, care planning, and support to patients, and families; Acts as an advocate for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis patients, and community members, to deal with partner agencies at the community, territorial, and/or federal levels. Maintains a working knowledge and current database of resources available in various communities; acts as a resource to health care providers; and assists other First Nation Health Program team members to ensure quality and cultural safety.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations;
• Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon (YH&SS, YHC, local FN government);
• Knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing and medicine practices and willingness to learn from elders and practitioners;
• Excellent communications skill, both oral and written;
• Strong assessment skills;
• Strong counselling skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving;
• Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant care plans, and other support programs for First Nations people Ability to plan and provide culturally appropriate teaching methods;
• Self-directed in program delivery & improvements;
• Flexibility and good judgment;
• Reliability and good organization skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to navigate supports in traumatic and stressful situations;
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
• Knowledge of First Nation Health & Social concerns throughout the life cycle;
• Cultural competence.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Yukon First Nations' people and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years) is required for this position. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry.

This position will focus on navigation Yukon Hospitals Cancer services including screening, treatment, travel arrangements, and end of life support.

Incentives:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• Generous Vacation Time
• Yukon Bonus
• On-site Gym
• Free Parking

Closing Date: 4:00pm December 3, 2024