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Healing Our Spirit BC Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society

Sexual Health Educator Full-time

Healing Our Spirit is committed to the prevention and reduction of HIV/AIDS in Aboriginal communities of British Columbia. Workshops, personal stories are used in a culturally based approach that supports the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life of Aboriginal people. Under the supervision of the Education Coordinator the Educator functions as member of a team and is responsible for working with and delivering education workshops on Personal Awareness, Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention to Aboriginal communities throughout British Columbia.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Proficient Facilitation/presentation skills
  • Comfortable facilitating on HIV/AIDS and other Sexual Health related issues
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal history & culture with emphasis on BC Aboriginal communities
  • Completion of post-secondary program
  • Experience working with the Aboriginal communities of British Columbia
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and ability to manage resources effectively
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office
  • Excellent interpersonal and professional skills
  • Be able to travel at anytime
  • Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry
  • Have a valid B.C. Drivers License and vehicle
  • APHA’s are encouraged to apply
  • All employees are required to have a criminal record check

    Please forward resume and covering letter with three references via email to:

    Attention:Selection committee 100-2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 4L6

    Email:sueanne@healingourspirit.org or Fax 604-879-9926

    No telephone inquiries please

    Closing date: 4:00PM, July 16,2010

    Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

    If you would like to post an employment opportunity, please forward by e-mail to Andrea Aleck andrea@red-road.org.