Indigenous Administrative and Outreach Assistant

2 days ago


Sarnia, Canada Bluewater Health Full time

Bargaining Unit:

- Non Union
- Competition #:

- NU24-020
- Job Type:

- Full Time
- Department:

- Sarnia Lambton Ontario Health Team
- Hours of Work:

- Variable
- Date Posted:

- December 13, 2024
- Job Number:

- J1224-0176
- Number of Positions:

- 1
- Length of Position:

- Permanent
- Closing Date:

- December 27, 2024

The Administrative Assistant will support a multi-faceted community health program aimed at promoting the prevention, screening, and management of chronic diseases (including cancer, diabetes, and heart failure). This role involves assisting a Prevention Specialist and two Indigenous Navigators in the coordination, scheduling, and implementation of health promotion programs and services within the community. The assistant will work across various locations, including health centers, community centers, and First Nations communities in Lambton County, ensuring effective and efficient operations of the programs and services for both Indigenous and urban Indigenous populations.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma required.
- Post-secondary education in administration required

**Skill, Ability and Experience**:

- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse community members and stakeholders.
- Cultural competency and sensitivity in working with Indigenous communities.
- Ability to travel to various locations in Lambton County (including First Nations communities).
- Valid G driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of community health services, including chronic disease prevention, is an asset.

**Principal Duties**:

- Schedule appointments, meetings, and events
- Maintain and update community health program calendars, ensuring proper coordination of all events and activities.
- Create and organize resources (pamphlets, flyers, informational materials) to support chronic disease prevention and screening programs.
- Prepare reports and data entry for program tracking and evaluation.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of health promotion events for community members, with a focus on cancer screening, diabetes, heart failure education, and referrals to other community services.
- Coordination of traditional healing services, working to schedule in partnership with the Healers, local communities and NIHB.
- Help track and manage referrals to and from community services, ensuring timely follow-ups and proper documentation.
- Assist in the promotion, setup, coordination, and breakdown of health-related events at various community and health centers
- Prepare and organize program materials for distribution at events, including health information and promotional materials.
- Support the Prevention Specialist and Indigenous Navigators in any other administrative duties as required.
- Other related duties as assigned

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.



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