The George Gordon First Nation is seeking a positive, mature candidate to fill the position of Maternal Child Health. The successful candidate will be under the supervision of the Health Director to assist community families, develop their parenting skills, access resources in and out of the community, and provide methods of raising healthy babies and young children in an environment of safety, growth, and learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implement support services which include screening and assessment of pregnant women and new parents to assess family needs:
- Keeping woman informed about family planning and sexual reproductive medical
- Teaching and supporting pregnant women t o m a i n t a i n a healthier lifestyle
- Utilizing new ways to improve the health delivery services for mothers and their This involves not only using applied research methods but also utilizing traditional parenting methods.
- Introducing and implementing comprehensive screening and assessment tools which are crucial for early identification and referral of pregnant women and families with young children who may be at risk of poor health outcomes.
- Providing support service linkages and education as well as resources needed to reduce high risk behaviors and the promotion of healthy birth outcomes once risk factors have been
- Completing the initial individual/family Identifying individual/family strengths and assets.
- Providing outreach services and informing the community about matters of maternal child health and social services and their resources.
- Evaluating the individual/family service plan on a regular basis, adjusting based on the family’s needs and desired outcomes, and facilitating referrals when necessary.
- Tracking family progress in accomplishing the goals developed in partnership with them, by reviewing goals with the family and documenting achievements.
- Doing follow-up phone calls to agencies in respect to the client’s treatment plans, medical appointments or referrals or any other case management processes.
Qualifications, Job Skills & Abilities:
- Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Youth Care, Addictions and/or Community Development or a combination of experience and education.
- Ability to build and maintain a helpful professional relationship
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong computer
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to promote an alcohol and drug free lifestyle
- Willing to submit background checks (CPIC & vulnerable)
- Current Saskatchewan Class 5 license
Salary Based on work experience, training and education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 18th at 4:00 pm.
Forward resume with three (3) references that includes most recent employer by fax or email to:
George Gordon First Nation
PO Box 248 PUNNICHY SK S0A 3C0 Fax: (306) 835-2036
EMAIL: hr@ggfn.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Contacted.
