Community Health Worker
2 weeks ago
Casual Relief
Thunder Bay Site
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and disease prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking 1 Casual Relief Community Health Worker, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide supports for clients to improve health and well-being, reduce social isolation through the delivery of programs and connect clients with long-term services in the community. The Community Health Worker works closely with the inter-professional care team and community partners to support clients with their needs and goals related to the determinants of health.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Honours Bachelor degree in Social Work or Registered Practical Nurse diploma (RPN), or other relevant post-secondary education.
- Two to three years of experience in a community service setting.
- Ability to effectively engage, assess and support clients with complex and multiple health and/or social needs to access programs, services and resources that address their needs.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and advocate for services to support clients in their care.
- Strong understanding of community needs and resources, including mental health and addictions systems, community resources, government services and non-traditional services.
- A strong understanding of the determinants of health framework.
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to health, socio-economic and cultural issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (vulnerably housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
- Demonstrated experience with de-escalation of difficult situations and developing risk assessments.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an inter-professional team.
- Strong writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and to travel to communities and locations served by NorWest Community Health Centres.
- A current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
How to Apply
The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
**Applications can be addressed to**:
Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
**FAX**: 622-7637
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