Health Guide - Guelph, Canada - Guelph CHC

Guelph CHC

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

PROGRAM AREA:
Allied Health Team**

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full-time, 13-month contract

HOURS/

WEEK:
35 hours
Our Vision

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing

Our Mission

We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on our priority populations, in collaboration with community partners.

Our Values

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, aboriginal communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, LGBTQ+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you

As a member of the Allied Health Team, the Health Guide works with vulnerable individuals who are rostered with the Guelph CHC who are facing multiple and complex barriers to accessing healthcare through system navigation and direct, one-to-one support.

This position may work at multiple sites with potential for travel to K-W and Rural Wellington.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES

Act as a resource to clients, assisting them in navigating social service and healthcare systems.
Assist clients with complex needs to engage in their care plans as outlined by their care team.
Actively work to engage clients with their primary care providers and community support.
Advocate with health and social service systems/providers to ensure clients receive the care they deserve.
Facilitate internal and external referrals to address needs within the determinants of health to address client goals.
Lead case coordination between interdisciplinary team and external partners.
Establish and maintain knowledge of community resources and build strong relationships with external agencies and partners.
Maintains electronic client records according to agency and professional standards.
Collect and report data and participate in research upon request by Guelph CHC.
Assist with special projects as assigned by Guelph CHC leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree or college diploma in social work or other relevant discipline, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
Three to five years' experience working in a communitybased organization.
Strong interpersonal, activelistening and advocacy skills.
Familiarity with local social service and health programs, services, and systems.
Expertise and cultural sensitivity in working with marginalized individuals including, newcomers/refugees, indigenous, LGBTQ++, streetinvolved, survivors of trauma, those living with addiction and/or mental health issues.
Understanding of, and alignment with, the philosophy of harm reduction.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellence in English written and oral communication. Second language is an asset.
Commitment to working within clientcentred, social determinants of health framework.
Familiarity with PHIPA and privacy law.
Proficiency in the use of computers and various software programs.
Possession of a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle. $2 million in liability coverage will be required for your vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements before
5:00 p.m.

on Friday March 29, 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.