Health Promotion Team Lead

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Full time

Full time, Permanent

**Context**:
The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an award-winning Health Access Centre that provides holistic health services to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people living in Ottawa. We are a fast-paced, client-oriented organization that models the Indigenous values of balance, respect, and community interdependence. We are proud to be accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, a third-party review based on accepted organizational practices that promote ongoing quality improvement and responsive, effective community services.

Our Programs team provides a holistic model of care for Indigenous youth and seeks a positive and experienced team lead to support day-to-day guidance for front-line youth workers in coordinating culture, case management, and health promotion activities for Indigenous youth which includes diabetes prevention, healthy eating, group fitness, healthy sexuality, and after school programming.

The lead will guide the health promotion and youth team in their roles. Provide guidance in case management and health promotion and be responsible for program targets and deadlines while also assuming a hands-on role in supporting youth and adults in various health promotion activities.

You are the right person for this job if you are passionate about leadership and enjoy supporting others. You love to lead a team through clear communication, and your passion for uplifting Indigenous people motivates you to do more each day. In addition, your strong sense of self, culture, and community connects you to the seven grandfather teachings.

**The Role**:
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Health Promotion Team Lead’s responsibilities includes:

- **CLIENT SERVICE & SUPPORT**

The Youth Team Lead supports Wabano and the community by:

- Working with and for our Indigenous community to provide a healthy future;
- Leading and supporting team members through completing team and individual work plans, meeting goals, reporting and problem solving;
- Sourcing consultants (ex. Elders, traditional educators, facilitators), manage contracting of consultants for events planning and program delivery;
- Providing orientation for staff and consultants;
- Supporting team to provide case management and systems navigation to eligible individuals and manage referrals from Indigenous and mainstream organizations;
- Building and maintaining relationships with community partners;
- Coordinating and facilitating Indigenous programs and workshops as required;
- Conducting program evaluation and reporting.
- **RECORD KEEPING**

Document the story of the way you support the client’s wellness journey in the internal database using service and cultural codes.
- Enter all encounters in the database in a timely fashion and maintain client records in the database;
- Document any internal or external referrals to support the clients healing journey.
- Complete monthly reports using the template provided.
- **AGENCY SUPPORT**

Support some key programming as an integral part of the interdependent (interdepartmental) matrix within Wabano
- Assist with functions such as Gala, Symposium and AGA, and community events such as Pow wows.
- Participate in professional development for continued improvement of skills and knowledge.

**Qualifications and Skills**:
In addition to the team management and leadership skills, we are looking for people who have:

- A Bachelor Degree or College Diploma in health sciences or a related field;
- Experience with youth and adult programming;
- Knowledge of Indigenous peoples’ history and challenges Indigenous people face in contemporary society;
- Demonstrated superior problem-solving ability with sound judgment;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated experience working with high risk populations and managing crisis situations;
- Knowledge of available resources in Ottawa;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to work a flexible work week that may include non-traditional hours, evenings and weekend.

**Salary**:
Range $60,000 - $65,000 per year + Benefits

**Why work for us**:

- Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
- Group Health and Dental Insurance
- Employee Pension Plan (defined benefits) with matching contribution from Wabano
- Employee Assistance Program
- Four (4) weeks paid vacation time

**Application Details**:
Successful applicants will be required to provide a criminal reference check to work with a vulnerable population.

Wabano is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interviewing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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