Community Development Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Somerset West Community Health Centre

Somerset West Community Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB POSTING

Position Title:
Community Development Support Worker

Classification:
Support Worker

Department:
Family, Community Health and Harm Reduction

Reporting to:
Community Health Promoter

FTE:0.4 FTE (14 hours/week)

Timeframe:
September to December 2023, with possibility of extension

Compensation:
$ $26.15 per hour

Application Deadline:
August 27th, 2023 (Interviews to be held Friday September 1st 2023)
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About us:

We are the Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually.

We provide a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health and harm reduction.

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve.

We make our work meaningful for our community by striving to ensure that our team reflect the community we serve.

We work within an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework that acknowledges systemic racism exists and seek to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

Job Summary:

The Community Development Framework (CDF) Support Worker works in partnership with residents, groups, associations, organizations and others to support health promotion and community development initiatives in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood.

This position reports to the Community Health Promoter, providing materials and community sentiments related to community needs, issues and program initiatives.

The CDF Community Worker is responsible for outreaching to residents and facilitating resident engagement in the CDF process. The goal of this position is to facilitate leadership, engagement, and opportunities in the community.

Qualifications

Relevant diploma or degree with minimum of one year experience in a community development capacity or equivalent;
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and vehicle;
Current CPR/First Aid Certificate;
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training; and, Current Vulnerable Client Police Record Check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sound knowledge base of the Community Development Framework and community development principles;
Experience working in a community setting with diverse and lowincome communities;
Experience working with individuals from differing social and cultural backgrounds;
Experience with outreach and community needs assessments;
Experience with supporting the planning and delivery of community programming;
Experience with program evaluation;
Relationship building and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of local resources and advocacy avenues;
Ability to work as a team member;
Ability to work independently and develop own work structure; and, Advanced computer and internet skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant diploma or degree with minimum of one year experience in a community development capacity or equivalent;
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and vehicle;
Current CPR/First Aid Certificate;
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training; and, Current Vulnerable Client Police Record Check.

**LANGUAGE CAPABILITY

English essential, French is an asset
Other language(s) a strong asset

_It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, students, and contractors, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination._**- Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services._