Outreach Doula, Indigenous Health Specialist
3 weeks ago
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Outreach Doula, Indigenous Health to join our team. As a key member of our Indigenous Health team, you will play a vital role in providing culturally safe care to Indigenous clients in the Downtown Eastside community.
Job Summary:We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Outreach Doula, Indigenous Health to provide non-medical biopsychosocial, informational, and health system navigational support to Indigenous clients who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. You will work in close collaboration with VCH maternity staff, medical staff, community service providers, and other external partner agencies to advance improved health and wellness outcomes and healthcare experiences of Indigenous people.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide culturally safe care and support to Indigenous clients during the pregnancy, labour, and early postpartum period.
- Work in an outreach capacity, providing connection to cultural practices and supports, informational and health system navigational support for Indigenous clients who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
- Collaborate with VCH maternity staff, medical staff, community service providers, and other external partner agencies to advance improved health and wellness outcomes and healthcare experiences of Indigenous people.
- Offer non-medical biopsychosocial, informational, and health system navigational support and companionship through the continuum of the perinatal period.
- Support clients who face barriers to enter into primary care and other community services.
- Work with families to support the transition of welcoming and integrating the new baby into the family, including supporting housing transitions and working with service providers and external partner agencies toward family reunification.
- Support clients through the full spectrum of reproductive health outcomes, including live birth, abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and adoption.
- Completion of a Doula Training Program from an accredited institution.
- Supplemented with two to three years' recent, related experience working with Indigenous communities, or an equivalent level of education, training, and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in health care, social work, nursing, or a related discipline is an asset.
- Experience working in the health authority system, and in particular navigating health system challenges and barriers to accessing services.
- Valid BC Driver's License as travel within the health authority is required.
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to individuals of Indigenous identity (First Nations, Inuit, Metis).
Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We are committed to improving the health and access to culturally safe healthcare of the Indigenous people in our region. We recognize that we all have a contribution to make in reconciliation and healing.
We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and a municipal pension plan. We also provide opportunities for growth and development, including employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Our wellness supports include counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.
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