Indigenous Liaison

**Athabasca Tribal Council**

Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) serves our Nations by providing relevant and innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of our people. We are committed to ensuring the protection of our Inherent rights, our Treaty Rights, and our Traditional Territories.

**Job Summary**

In collaboration with the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRHC) and Willow Square Leadership Teams and the ATC Health Director the Indigenous Liaison position develops connections with all Indigenous clients entering the hospital and continuing care and works with them advocating and supporting them throughout their stay. This position will augment any Indigenous cultural education that may be provided to NLRHC and Willow Square staff by ATC Health or Culture Department staff.

**RESPONSABILITIES**:
To act as liaison for all Indigenous patients/families and NLRHC-AHS staff.
- To collaborate with social work and the discharge coordinator to ensure all needs, cultural, social, and physical, are considered for the Indigenous patient/family; involving other members of the AHS and ATC team as necessary.
- To act as an advocate with indigenous patients in order to interpret their cultural and language differences, and this may include providing direct guidance.
- To act as a resource to NLRHC staff on matters relating to Indigenous issues.
- To support the Indigenous patient throughout their health care journey and ensure their cultural beliefs and values are incorporated in the development of their health care plan, in collaboration with the health care team.
- To provide support to Indigenous patients separated from their family and community.
- To provide services throughout their hospital stay which may include the assessment of the Indigenous patient and family needs and available resources; and the Indigenous Liaison shall document all assessments and interactions in the patient health record.. This will include return appointments and follow-up with health stations and Continuing Care Centres in the community via fax to outlying areas.
- To support health education to Indigenous patients in conjunction with HC Team; To identify problems, concerns and unmet needs of Indigenous patients and consult with appropriate team members in resolution of same.
- To work with the multi-disciplinary teams addressing Indigenous patients concerns and assisting in problem solving and identifying discharge barriers including attending daily rapid rounds.
- To improve the linkages to members of health professions and health centre staff of the cultural values of the indigenous person as they relate to health care delivery.
- To act as a liaison between the Indigenous patient and external community support services.
- To advise Indigenous patients of all services available to them under Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).
- The employee shall provide a timely monthly status report to NLRHC-AHS and ATC.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an industry-related field.
- Ten (10) years of progressive management experience in the financial industry, CPA Designation required.
- A working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture, including knowledge of relevant legislation, including experience working with ISC (Indigenous Services Canada)
- Experience with SAGE 300 accounting software
- Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management in a First Nation entity
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Possess advanced proficiency with accounting and financial software programs

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Child Intervention Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Provide copy of driver’s license and abstract for personnel file.
- Must be located on Fort McMurray
- Will be required to sign both the AHS and ATC confidentially agreement and maintain confidentiality.

**WORK CONDITIONS**:

- Hospital and Continuing Care settings
- Must be flexible based on client circumstances
- Reporting to AHS and ATC Health Director

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Perks of Working for ATC**:Extended health care, Dental care, Paid time off, Vision care, Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Opportunity for Professional Development, Company events, Community engagement and volunteering opportunities

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift

**Application question(s)**:Do you have experience working with Indigenous Organizations or Communities?

**Education**: Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**: Management: 5 years (required) and Accounting: 8 years (preferred)

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