Special Events Program Planner - Dixie, Canada - LAMP Community Health Centre

LAMP Community Health Centre

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Dixie, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Contract Position: 35 hours per week

Contract Period:
June August weeks)

Salary:
$19.10 per hour

Number of Positions Available: 1 Position

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position is for those between the age of 18-30 years at the start of employment, are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and _
is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations (as directed by the funder).

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health.

LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Health Promotion & Community Relations, and working within program objectives and organizational goals, the Special Events Program Planner will support Pride Celebrations, Summer Health & Wellness Fairs and a range of health promotion programs that benefit the broader community and EMCHC priority populations (i.e. 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Francophone populations, newcomers/immigrants/refugees, isolated seniors, racialized communities and those living in poverty) in the Mississauga East-Cooksville community. This position will also support initiatives that advance health equity and combating oppression, racism and hate.

The summer position will provide the youth with valuable practical experience, knowledge and skill development relevant to working in the social services sector

These skills will include:
practical skills in working with participants (ex.

participant risk and behaviour management, conflict resolution, problem solving); community relations skills (special event planning with community members, organizational skills, outreach and publicity skills); appropriate program referrals; working within an anti-oppression framework; administrative skills (ex.

recording stats and developing program resources such as information brochures for participants); and, teamwork.

The youth will receive ongoing training and day-to-day support, participate in staff meetings and receive regular weekly supervision.

They will also work alongside of and be mentored by Community Health Workers, Health Promoters and the Health Promotion staff team.

A performance appraisal will be conducted with each youth at the end of the program.

Primary Responsibilities

The youth will participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs (focused on physical health, mental health and wellness, referral support, individual capacity building and education).
Support partnership and collaborative special events and the 2024 Peel Pride celebrations.
Inform, support and connect clients to resources in the agency and externally across Peel.
Participate in Health Promotion team meetings and LAMP all staff meetings regularly.
Assisting with outreach, research, report writing, conducting surveys, creating posters and resource materials.
Support social media content development and information sharing using various engagement tools.
Work with interdisciplinary teams when needed to collectively support client needs.
Facilitate safe, supportive, empowering, and welcoming spaces for community members.
Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities etc.
Assist in sanitizing the reception area, waiting room, and personal desk space in accordance with current Ministry Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards and record it in log book.

Required Qualifications

Some Postsecondary education in related field, and experience and interest in the following sectors: Social Work, Social Services, Community Worker, Community/Public Relations, or Health Promotion.
Strong understanding of Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism principles and demonstrated experience working with various cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and developmental backgrounds and identities.
Experience with supporting or planning community programs for marginalized communities.
Understanding of Social Determinants of Health and Health Promotion strategies.
Understanding of the needs of EMCHC's priority populations (specifically 2SLGBTQ+ communities, diverse Francophone communities, newcomers, immigrants' and refugees and isolated seniors).
Excellent outreach, writing, communication, organizational, public relations and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak French and/or other lan