Department: Primary Care Clinic

Working under the general direction of the Director of Primary Care, and in conjunction with the physician(s), nurse(s) and clinical staff of the Wellness Centre. The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing clinical support by means of both direct and indirect patient care to community members accessing medical and clinical services.

It is expected that the Community Health Worker have the ability and skills to work safely with community members who may be oppositional while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner.

The Community Health Worker shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.

Department: Primary Care Clinic

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) for the Indigenous-led Primary Care Clinic will provide reception, clinical, and administrative duties to meet the high demands of the day-to-day operations within the Primary Care Clinic.

The Medical Office Assistant should demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Communities and Nations, including an understanding of the importance of decolonizing healthcare systems and spaces.

Department: Clinical Operations

This unique role will support AHWC as a whole between its existing 14 programs. The Clinician will be stationed in the Primary Care Clinic, however, will respond to crisis calls that arise throughout the agency programs. The Mental Health Crisis Counsellor will take the initial lead on providing the acute and comprehensive and intensive brief case management, treatment, systems navigation, and counselling for individuals in mental health or psychosocial crisis seeking support. A key function will include assisting individuals to navigate the broader community system of care to access services.

Drawing from AHWC’s mission statement and values, and working as a member of a diverse, inter-professional team, this person will be a welcoming, kind, and a compassionate front-line person for community members.