LPH Community Ambassador Full-Time Permanent Position

LPH Community Ambassador Full-Time Permanent Position (Somali/Arabic Speaking)

Rexdale Community Health Centre (RCHC) is a multi-service centre providing primary health care, health promotion and community support services, including settlement and community development activities for families, children, youth, adults and seniors of diverse backgrounds.

The Centre is currently seeking Community Ambassadors to support the deliverables for the Local Public Health-funded programs. As a member of the Centre’s interdisciplinary team, the Community Ambassador will perform general outreach duties related to community clinical programs and services.

Rexdale CHC is implementing community-based diabetes and cancer screening education, health promotion and outreach program, which will involve a stratified strategy focused on the M9V, M9R and M9W community, including youth, seniors, Francophones, 2SLGBTQ+ and newcomers.

Position Summary:

Working closely with the Manager, Local Public Health (LPH) programs and the Health Promotions Team at RCHC, the Community Ambassador will provide culturally specific community outreach, education, and information and promote awareness and safety regarding diabetes and cancer screening education within the Rexdale community. Community Ambassadors will also direct community members to the right service and programs for support, including food security support, access to financial assistance, and access to mental health support. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and Somali/Arabic, currently or previously residing in North Etobicoke, and it would be an asset if they are a Person of Colour and/or Newcomer.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Share LPH project-related information with community members and local businesses.

- Inform and educate community members on public health measures and promote awareness of diabetes and cancer screening

- Organize information sessions, and 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.

- Refer community members to appropriate resources and supports within the community.

Qualifications

- Fluent in English and Somali/ Arabic

- College Diploma preferred but not essential

- 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 work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, and from a variety of locations within the Rexdale Community

- Demonstrate a strong interest in making an impact in the community through service, leadership, and education

- Ability to motivate a sometimes unreceptive, uninformed or misinformed diverse population, including community members, business owners and other local agencies, to modify behaviour to increase awareness in diabetes and cancer screening

- A high degree of conflict management to deal effectively with others in challenging situations, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.

Sensitivity to people from different socio-economic backgrounds with an equity lens.

Self-directed, self-motivated, with a positive attitude, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to prioritize, multitask and adjust to shifting priorities.

Salary:

$19.73 to $23.77 per hour based on experience, plus Benefits and HOOP

We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.

Please note this is a unionized environment-UFCW Locals 175 and 633.

The Rexdale Community Health Centre is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from people representing the diverse community we serve. Rexdale CHC strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes please contact Human Resources atstephanie.mcqueen@rexdalechc.com (link sends e-mail) for assistance.

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