Health Promoter - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

Verified Company

Niagara, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Division:

Environmental Health

Important Notices & Amendments:

In addition to the requirements in the job description, please note additional details.

The funding associated with the COVID19 IPAC Hubs in each LHIN is being provided to support LHINs, public health units, hospitals and hub partners to work together in a partnership that builds on these onetime investments to implement IPAC Hubs to respond to the needs for expertise and support from community based congregate living settings._
As part of the HNHB IPAC Satellite Hub, the Health Promoter will support Niagara's IPAC Satellite Hub/IPAC Specialists through the following:_

- _Determine scope and degree of communication with Hub Partners and similar positions (including Public Health Ontario, local public health units and other providers) and congregate living settings in defined catchment areas_
- _Determine types and amount of services provided as part of the IPAC Hub to congregate living settings through a risk-based framework to determine allocation and priority, including:_
- _Development of education and training resources/tools, use of social media, website(s) and other promotional activities;_
- _Support communities of practice through information sharing, learning and networking among IPAC leaders within congregate living settings;_
- _Support the development of IPAC programs, policies, and procedures both internally and externally;_
- _Support assessments and audits of IPAC programs and practice;_
- _Support public health partners and congregate living settings to develop outbreak management plans; and_
- _Promote the implementation of IPAC recommendations within congregate living settings._
- _Complete monthly reporting to the Lead IPAC Hub Agency for submission to the Ministry, including but not limited to:_
- _Coordination and communication activities;_
- _Service delivery (types, amount, sectors e.g. LTC)_
- _Trends and key observations_
- _Number of requests for service_

Temporary Duration:

Approximate Duration:
until March 31, 2024

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Health Promoter is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.

The Health Promoter applies their expertise in determinants of health, health promotion and community development to support programming under the Ontario Public Health Standards and the relevant legislation such as the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

The Health Promoter identifies program priorities by reviewing existing epidemiological, behavioural and socio-demographic data, and thorough assessments of community assets and needs.

Through facilitating community mobilization, the Health Promoter builds capacity and partnerships around shared health priorities.

The Health Promoter maintains current knowledge of the literature and best practices and critically appraises research to assist with setting priorities, targeting programs and developing public health strategies and health promotion interventions.

The Health Promoter may be assigned to one of several programs in the divisions as noted above.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: