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Wellness Navigator, Substance Use Specialist
2 months ago
The First Nations Health Authority is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wellness Navigator to play a vital role in advancing the health and wellness of BC First Nations communities. This position will work collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to support their wellness journey, with a focus on substance use recovery and harm reduction.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement regional substance use and decriminalization literacy initiatives, providing tools and support for community members to increase awareness and access to services.
- Support the implementation of decriminalization policies and procedures, working closely with local law enforcement and community partners.
- Liaise with local law enforcement to ensure awareness of available supports and services.
- Support knowledge translation and communications related to decriminalization, substance use, and harm reduction.
- Monitor and evaluate decriminalization and substance use initiatives, collecting and reporting data to inform program development and improvement.
- Recommend and implement practices and procedures to improve access to substance use care and health and wellness programs, services, and facilities.
- Develop partnerships with community health and wellness service providers and local healthcare providers to offer spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical wellness services to community members, and improve transitions in care and access to substance use services.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificate in substance use specialization and relevant experience.
- First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine.
- Naloxone training.
- In-depth knowledge of the BC healthcare system and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC.
- In-depth knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations health and wellness system needs.
- Thorough understanding of person-centered care to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture.
- Knowledge and support of harm reduction approach to substance use recovery.
- Trauma-informed practice.
- Motivational interviewing.
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are passionate about advancing the health and wellness of BC First Nations communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
