Healthcare Advocate for Substance Use Initiatives
7 days ago
The First Nations Health Authority is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to improving the well-being of British Columbia's indigenous communities. As a Wellness Navigator, you will play a vital role in advancing the Vision of Healthy, Vibrant and Self-determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities.
About the RoleThis position operates within the context of the decriminalization of small amounts of unregulated drugs and a harm reduction approach. You will work with individuals, families, and communities, focusing on those living with substance use (SU), to help advance their wellness journey across the full spectrum of options, including connection to supports and services and awareness of policy shifts such as decriminalization.
You will collaborate with people with lived and living experience with substance use as well as service partners and policing services as part of a regional network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.
Key Responsibilities- Supports the development of a regional SU and decriminalization literacy work including providing tools and support for each citizen to have an increased awareness and access to supports and services
- Play a supportive role in decriminalization implementation
- Liaise with local law enforcement to ensure increased awareness of supports and services available
- Support knowledge translation and communications related to decriminalization
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities including data collection and reporting for decriminalization and connections with people who use drugs
- Recommends and implements practices and procedures to improve access to SU care and a wide array of health and wellness programs, services and facilities
- Develops partnerships with community health and wellness service providers and local health care providers in offering spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness of community members, and improve transitions in care and access to appropriate substance use services
A competitive salary of $75,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The First Nations Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
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