Role overview

Under SLFNHA’s Developmental Services, the SLFNHA Rehabilitation Assistant- Community, DS will support health services delivered by the SLFNHA Developmental Services team as well as programs the DS team works in collaboration with. The Rehabilitation Assistant is a key part of the circle of care and will work client clients, caregivers and community resources to promote growth and development of our clients. This would include arranging transportation to and from airport for staff, support booking of clients, providing support to individual clients and families by follow-up, supporting virtual sessions between community clients and Health Care Professionals, monitoring and carrying out services as directed by SLFNHA Health Care Professional staff. Support for additional SLFNHA Health Care Professional staff outside of the department may be included.

The Rehabilitation Assistant- Community, DS will be accountable to the Developmental Services Manager - Clinical, Developmental Servicesfor mentorship and day to day support.

2025-2026 Salary Range: $34.54- $46.39/ hour

Position Type:Casual Term (July 13, 2026- March 31, 2027)

Closing Date: Open until filled

Qualifications:

Equivalent to partial high school education. The person can read and write to communicate easily. Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, Education or related field is an asset
Two years of experience in a health or education services environment
Experience working with children
Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Strong organizational and scheduling skills
Familiar with the use of popular software such as MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and skilled at use of internet-based tools
Willingness to share knowledge and culture of First Nations people and specifically the respective community
Willingness to speak up on the health and mental health priorities of your community
A team player who can work independently with minimal supervision
Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis
Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...

Roles and Responsibilities:

To organize pick up/drop off staff at the airport
Support booking of accommodations and clinical staff for staff visits as appropriate
To support virtual sessions with clients to facilitate clinical services
Work collaboratively with community-based service providers and agencies to meet identified needs and enhance delivery of care
To support the identification of new clients and make referrals as appropriate
To assist with the coordination of clinics and home visits for visiting professionals
On job training and service support will be provided
Other duties as assigned

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

• Pension plan

• Fitness reimbursement program

• Comprehensive insurance coverage

• Professional development opportunities

• Relocation assistance