Community Health Worker, Social Prescribing Project

ConnectWell Community Health is hiring We are looking for an energetic person who is motivated to build community and mental health wellness through food. This is a contract
- term position starting ASAP to March 31, 2024. The position salary range is $29.47/hour to $34.67/hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation and optional HOOPP contribution. To view the complete Community Health Worker

**Position Summary**:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) - Social Prescribing Project will plan, develop, and facilitate groups with individuals who face barriers to basic food and nutritional requirements. The CHW in this project supports individuals to improve mental and physical health through healthy nutrition in a safe and welcoming environment to develop new skills, enhance personal support networks, cope better with mental health challenges and improve overall mental health wellness. The CHW works with other ConnectWell staff and teams to promote social prescribing and mental health and wellbeing for participants.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education (Bachelor's degree/diploma in health or social sciences) or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum two years' experience in a community-based setting
- Facilitation of diverse groups of adult learners, ideally in the provision of healthy eating and mental health and wellness programming
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting, with clients, community members, volunteers, staff, and partner agencies.
- Understanding of rural health and social needs for diverse populations
- Experience leading community-based cooking groups.
- A reliable vehicle is required and valid Ontario Driver’s License

**Conditions of Employment**:
If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Tamela Kennedy at (613) 582-3685 to let us know how we can assist you.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $29.47-$34.76 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence, No public transportation available (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-14