Community Health Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
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Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

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Job Title:
Community Health Worker


Status:
Regular Full Time


Benefits:
Group health and dental, HOOPP pension plan


Salary:
$ $34.74 / hour


Application Deadline:
Until Filled


Job Summary:


The Community Health Worker provides services and supports that support health promotion and community development initiatives for identified priority populations of the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode community.


Job Specific Responsibilities:


  • Provides information on, and links clients to, the resources and services of PQCHC, the Nepean, Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) and other community health and social services.
  • Works with the Satellite team, in collaboration with NROCRC and other service providers, to assess the needs of priority populations
  • Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates programs/initiatives in collaboration with NROCRC and other service providers to meet identified needs.
  • Negotiates and coordinates program delivery sites.
  • Acts as a resource to and advocate for identified populations on an individual basis and as groups
  • Assists in organizing support groups, educational workshops and health promotion activities for identified populations.
  • Creates and maintains service delivery and planning partnerships with relevant community professionals, agencies and services, including NROCRC.
  • Develops and implements community development and outreach strategies to reach priority populations.
  • Promotes/advertises and informs the community of programs and services.
  • Assists in the recruitment of and supervision of program staff and volunteers.
  • Provides monthly activity data (stats)
  • Researches and applies for additional program resources (funding proposals) in consultation with the Program Manager.

Common Responsibilities:


  • Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
  • Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
  • Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
  • Contributing to the Centre's activities to collect, analyse and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
  • Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional licence to practice.
  • Supporting the Centre's student and volunteer placement programs.
  • Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
  • Contributing to the Centre's work by participating in meetings and committees.
  • Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
  • Contributing to the Centre's practices of hiring, orienting and training of staff.
  • Contributing to the Centre's efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
  • Participating in the Centre's efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
  • Working in a manner that supports the Centre's Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary degree in education in social sciences/social work and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 35 years experience working in a communitybased setting.
  • Experience working with multicultural communities; lowincome communities; high risk families.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Knowledge of/training ingroup facilitation.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Fluency in English, written and verbal communication skills; other languages an asset.
  • Valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle an asset (program locations can be widely dispersed with poor access to public transportation).
  • Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends expected)
  • Computer literacy
  • Experience with Office 365, Zoom and Sharepoint
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