Health Educator Staff

Position #: 185451

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Wakaw Primary Health Care

City/Town: Wakaw

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 02, 2027

FTE: 0.59

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: Per 3 weeks:

• 3 shifts of 8 hours
• 6 shifts of 7 hours
• 
  Relief: No
  
  Float: No
  
  Field Hours: No
  
  Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
  
  Travel Required: Yes
  
  Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of Primary Care Manager this position is responsible for training, implementation, evaluation and community engagement of harm reduction efforts across Primary health care services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
  
  Human Resources Exemption: No
  
  Education
  • Degree in Addiction Counseling
  Other Education and Training
  • Bachelor of Human Services is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable
  Competencies
  • Advanced - Writing skills
  • Advanced - Verbal communication skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in program and community development process
  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate with community agencies
  • Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards
  • Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
  • Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
  • Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations
  Other Information
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • Wakaw is located approximately 64 km south of Prince Albert
  • For more information on the town of Wakaw please visit https://wakaw.ca/