Maternal Child Health Worker

Grounded in First Nation culture and values and drawing on personal strengths and traditions of families, the Maternal Child Health Worker (MCHW) will support cultural pre- and post-natal care, traditional parenting support and practices, breastfeeding education, participation in ceremonies, land-based activities, and FASD education and support. The MCHC will report to the Community Health-Based Services Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Establish a trusting and supportive relationship with prenatal and postnatal clients.

Encourage and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Provide cultural support with access to Elders, Parent Mentor, Traditional Parenting, and ceremonies.

The MCH worker will implement prevention programs through mentorship with pre-/postnatal clients for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Assist in linking pre-/post-natal women to supports and services available to them locally, regionally, and provincially.

Be knowledgeable about trauma-informed nutrition.

Assist in increasing immunization rates by providing information, resources, invitations, and school-aged immunization consents.

Provide cooking classes for prenatal and breastfeeding Moms and their partners every 2 weeks.

Participate in the wrap-around process with clients and their families.

Providing opportunities for new moms and their families re: Birth Registration, birth certificates.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments. Performs other assigned MCHW program duties as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Community-Based Health Director.

Qualifications

Completion of a Home Visiting Course within 3 years from the date of hire or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional First Nation values, beliefs, and healing approaches and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures.