Community Development Worker - Kingston, Canada - Kingston Community Health Centres

Kingston Community Health Centres

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title

Community Development Worker
Reports to

Manager, Family and Community Health

Location

Kingston, various sites

Position Type

Permanent, 28 hours per week

Start Date

Immediately

Salary

$ $32.39 per hour

Position Summary:

The Community Development Worker works with community groups, organizations, municipal and educational partners to support and develop community initiatives, programs and groups as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Community Health Engager will address factors which affect community and individual health through planning, implementation and promotion of health programs both at the centre and in the community.

Qualifications:

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Health, Social Services or related field
Minimum three years Community Development experience
Knowledge of health promotion initiatives and social determinants of health perspective.
Knowledge of the strengths and challenges of the community and populations.
Completion of Bridges Out of Poverty program, Circle Coach and Getting Ahead Facilitator course is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience working with diverse community populations
Awareness and the ability to support provincial and federal privacy regulations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Current First Aid and CPR an asset
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to working in a team.
Participate on committees and strategic planning activities.

Additional Requirements:
Other Requirements - Valid Driver's Licence, Driver's Abstract and proof of vehicle liability insurance as this is a requirement under KCHC's insurance provider (HIROC) - Access to a vehicle as this position has daily travel to other locations - Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check - Proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption - Ability to meet the physical demands of the position - Work within the regular and extended hours as required at locations identified and supported by KCHC