Community Program Workers - Scarborough, Canada - Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community

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Scarborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Community Program Workers (11 positions)

Position Type:
Short Term Summer Contract (Full-Time, 8 or 12 weeks dependent on confirmation of funding - Canada Summer Jobs Initiative)

Expiration Date: 26 April 2023

Short Description

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities.

We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a future in which diverse individuals, families and communities can achieve
health with dignity.

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

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WE ARE HIRING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PROGRAM WORKERS_

2x: Scarborough Cycles Program (experience in bike repair and commuting on a bike is required, community development background an asset)
1x: GreenAccess (Gardening) Program (experience with program design and facilitation, working outdoors in all conditions is required)
1x: Community Services Program (experience working in social work and community development an asset)
1x: Community Resource Centre Program (experience working in social work and community development an asset)
1x: Family Resource Program (experience working with children an asset)
1x: Youth Program (experience working with youth and newcomers an asset)
1x: Seniors Program (experience working with seniors and newcomers an asset)
1x: Newcomer Integration and Settlement Program (experience working with families and children 612 years, community development background an asset)
1x: Seniors Program (experience working with seniors and newcomers an asset)
1x: Youth Program (experience working with youth and newcomers an asset)

NOTE:

All staff are expected to work on-site maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols and may be required to travel to and work at other sites as required.

Complete COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory.

All positions contribute to our COVID-19 response efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assistance and support to the coordination of programs, services and events.
Conduct outreach to the community, provide information, and promote programs and activities.
Support administrative aspects of programs, including registrations, permission forms, attendance, report writing, evaluations, program documentation
Work with team and with other departments to provide collaborative programming
Provide nonjudgmental, inclusive support to program participants
Screening program (at front entrance in PPE asking clients health questions prior to allowing entrance)
Other duties, relevant to the position, as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

An interest in working in communitybased organizations relevant experience in the position applied of interest e.g., gardening, food service, program planning, cycling for the community worker positions is an asset
An understanding social determinants of health and issues faced by vulnerable communities
Familiar with Taylor Massey neighbourhood, including Crescent Town, Teesdale and Oakridge neighbourhoods (east end);and Syme-Woolner, Weston and Mount-Dennis neighbourhoods (west end)
Commitment to work from an integrated antioppression framework
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan and organize activities and to take initiative and work independently
Computer proficiency, including word processing, internet, spreadsheets, MS office, publisher, PowerPoint
Ability to think innovatively to promote programs utilizing Canva or other graphic design tools is an asset
A second language is an asset
Work evenings and weekends as required
Punctual, reliable, proactive communicator
Ability to carry up to 50 lbs required for most positions please indicate any physical limitations/requirements

Salary:
$16.50 per hour

Hours:35 per week

Bargaining Unit position:
This position excluded from the bargaining unit.

Start Date:
June 5, 2023

Interview Dates:
Interviews will be scheduled on one of the following dates: May 8-12

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are