Community Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago

Scarborough, Canada Scarborough Centre for Health Communities Full time

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to meeting the diverse, holistic health needs of the people of Scarborough by addressing the physical, mental, social, financial and environmental aspects of their health. Through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and delivery of a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services, we cultivate vital and connected communities.

We are currently looking to hire a:
**Community Outreach Worker - Health Ambassador**

4 Full time Contract positions (35 hours/ week) (Until July 31st 2023)

**Reporting To**:Interim Manager Special Projects

**P* **osition Summary:*

Newcomer Communities. Familiarity and lived experience with these spaces and populations is an assets.
- **Key areas of responsibility**:

- **Organize community-sharing sessions to learn more about resident needs and concerns**:

- Inform and educate community members on community resources and supports available to
- youth, caregivers, parents and guardians.
- Support community training on violence prevention
- Distribute resources through tabling sessions/events, and presentations at local
- community venues, religious venues and businesses.
- Dispel culturally specific myths/misinformation through culturally and language specific
- education and information sessions.
- Promote and educate parents, guardians, caregivers, family members and communities at
- risk factors for youth involvement in violence.
- Complete weekly reports and provide feedback on engagement tactics and emerging issues
- Refer community members to appropriate resources and supports within the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the job.

**Educational and/or Professional Qualifications**:

- Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey information in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain messaging.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English and a second language
- **Demonstrate a strong interest in making an impact in the community through service, leadership, and education**:

- A high degree of conflict resolution using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.
- Sensitivity to people from different socio-economic backgrounds
- De-escalation training or crisis intervention training is considered an asset
- Self-directed, with a positive attitude and able to work independently or with a team.
- Flexible with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Familiarity with and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic issues within the newcomer community of Scarborough is considered an asset

**Significant Working Conditions**:

- Ability to work flexible hours including on-call tele-practice rotations evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel across Scarborough to a variety of care settings
- Valid driver’s license and access to car considered a significant asset

**Remuneration**:$21.74- $24.59

**Band**: I

**Please note**:All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU.
- We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted._

As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005,_ and its associated regulations.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $21.74-$24.59 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

**Language**:

- communicate verbally and in writing in English (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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