Community Health Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

WRHA Community Health Services

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 331531

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
February 24, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location:
Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit:
Mental Health FG & RH

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
MGEU-COMMUNITY

Anticipated Start Date: 03/20/2023

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Salary:
$32.489, $33.597, $34.843, $36.099, $37.433, $38.814, $40.320, $41.904, $43.521, $44.81- Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care._

Position Overview:

The main function of the Community Health Worker is twofold: individual capacity building ie helping clients to help themselves and community development.

Experience:

Minimum of two years (within the last five years) experience in community based setting
Extensive personal and/or professional experience working with inner city populations, including those with mental health/addiction issues, the mentally challenged, elderly, immigrants and refugees.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

High School Diploma, Manitoba standards required.
Successful completion of a related outreach training program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Requires a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills:

Understanding of community development, individual capacity building, and knowledge of community resources is essential.
Understanding of the determinants of health and adult education is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
Ability to initiate and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships.
Demonstrates a professional approach in all situations.
Proficiency in computer software.

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT._ _The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services._