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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Demonstrates agency values in the work they do daily with BRT6HC First Nations communities, clients, and co-workers.
· High degree of confidentiality is essential.
· A successful criminal record check and a valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,320.00-$56,182.40 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-11-28
