Social Prescriber

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Full time

**Position Title**:Social Prescriber**

**Department: Community Development Services**

**Reports to: Director, **Community Development Services**

**Status**: Contract, April 2023 to March 2024

**Hours**: 35 hrs/week

**Application Deadline**: March 15, 2023

**Who are we?**

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability. Please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

**Job Summary**

Coordinate, organize and facilitate the ‘Social Prescribing for Mental Health’ project at the Centre. The objective of this project is to enhance community-based mental health supports for clients to decrease isolation and increase positive health outcomes by piloting Social Prescribing tools.

**Job Specific Responsibilities**
- Build organizational knowledge on Social Prescribing
- Lead the creation of process maps for referrals, promotion/communication (internal and external) and client journey
- Engage internal and external stakeholders/partners
- Engage in relevant Communities of Practice
- Provide regular updates at appropriate team meetings
- Gather feedback from clinical staff and at-risk groups in the PQ & SN satellite catchments including clients who:

- self-identify as struggling with mental wellness
- reach out for mental health-related supports
- are at-risk for adverse mental health
- are disproportionally impacted by the pandemic due to race, language, income, status or digital access
- Audit potential tools for assessment, monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with PQ teams and the Alliance for Healthier Communities.
- Engage in the referral process
- Ensure clients are linked to social connections that enhance mental wellbeing.
- Project - related data collection and management.
- Prepare a final report including tracked data and evaluations on effectiveness of the pilot project.

**Common Responsibilities**
- Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
- Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the social determinants of health.
- Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
- Supporting the Centre’s volunteers and placement programs.
- Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
- Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees, when applicable.
- Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
- Contributing to the Centre’s efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
- Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Experience in community health and client referrals
- Experience in cross-team collaborations
- Excellent organizational skills regarding timelines and e-filing.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with multicultural communities in one-on-one as well as group settings.
- English is essential, other languages considered an asset.
- Able to work in a hybrid setting: in-person and virtual.

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