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Salary Level: Under Review

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Wholistic Health and Wellness Program Manager, the incumbent’s priority is to supervise and support the cultural, health and wellness pathway of all clients. This includes direct supervision, assisting and guiding the traditional medicine team to identify the health needs of clients and their family; ensuring plans of care reflect continuity and an integrated approach to quality care, advocacy and networking.

The incumbent work collaboratively with the Traditional Medicine Health Specialist, the Traditional Medicine Practitioners, the Cultural Counsellor, the Traditional Medicine Nurse and the Administrative Assistant. The Traditional Medicine Supervisor will support Traditional Healing Practices and increase accessibility to community members. The Traditional Medicines Supervisor, will oversee patient records; employee performance and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care to community members. The Traditional Medicines Supervisor will assist with administrative responsibilities, reporting and any financial requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

University Degree in Social Work or Related Discipline.

5 years’ experience working in a community support/development capacity

Minimum 3-year supervisory Experience.

Understanding of Traditional Medicine, teachings, practices and protocols

Certification in Case Management an asset.

Certified First Nations Health Managers Association Certificate considered an asset.

Pass a Mandatory criminal/vulnerable sector reference check.

Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Consent to Release Reference Check form, which can be found on the Akwesasne.ca website under Employment. Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday March 18, 2022 to:

Shealene Gibson, HR Generalist

Administration Building # 3

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

E-mail: jobs@akwesasne.ca

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

A criminal record check is mandatory before start of employment.

As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance number.

An eligibility list will be created for one year.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. MCA reserves the right to retract, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.