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Competition #: 2024-09-004

Elders Support Worker - Term
Department: Wellness
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  September 26, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date:  One (1) year term
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,316.50 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Health Programs & Service Manager, the Elders Support Worker is responsible for the effective implementation, management and administration of the TH Elders Support Program. The range of services and supports include; home visits, assistance navigating programs and services, advocating for their needs, arranging travel, providing relevant supports for appointments, outings, meetings and events, addressing enquiries and concerns, providing explanations and resource information, liaising with family members, planning of social, cultural and recreation activities, logistical support to the Elders Council, funding proposals for special programs and events, assists with strategies to help manage chronic conditions and serves as a member of the Wellness case management team to ensure that Elders receive the best possible program supports. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) combined with a post-secondary diploma in a social or health care discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training, skills and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years of experience delivering programs & service to seniors/elders
• Knowledge of Elders benefits programs including financial assistance supports.
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language, as well as the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families and communities.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Program / Event planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with Elders / families, the community, co-workers and other departments and outside agencies.
• Experience in conflict management and dispute resolution. 

Assets: 

• Computer proficiency.
• Case management planning.
• Budget management.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.
• Valid Class 5 license, and willingness to obtain a Class 4, if requested.
• Standard First Aid / CPR and or Wilderness First Aid, or willingness to obtain. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.