Community Health Worker

5 days ago

Nepean, Canada Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Full time

Job Title: Community Health Worker
Status: Regular Full Time
Benefits: Group health and dental, HOOPP pension plan

**Salary**: $29.53 - $34.74 / hour

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) is a community benefit organization providing comprehensive primary healthcare and innovative community programming through our multiple service locations in Western Ottawa and through our regional programming. At PQ, 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:
The Community Health Worker provides services and supports that support health promotion and community development initiatives for identified priority populations of the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode community.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

- Provides information on, and links clients to, the resources and services of PQCHC, the Nepean, Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) and other community health and social services.
- Works with the Satellite team, in collaboration with NROCRC and other service providers, to assess the needs of priority populations
- Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates programs/initiatives in collaboration with NROCRC and other service providers to meet identified needs.
- Negotiates and coordinates program delivery sites.
- Acts as a resource to and advocate for identified populations on an individual basis and as groups
- Assists in organizing support groups, educational workshops and health promotion activities for identified populations.
- Creates and maintains service delivery and planning partnerships with relevant community professionals, agencies and services, including NROCRC.
- Develops and implements community development and outreach strategies to reach priority populations.
- Promotes/advertises and informs the community of programs and services.
- Assists in the recruitment of and supervision of program staff and volunteers.
- Provides monthly activity data (stats)
- Researches and applies for additional program resources (funding proposals) in consultation with the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree in education in social sciences/social work and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years experience working in a community-based setting.
- Experience working with multicultural communities; low-income communities; high risk families.
- Experience in project management.
- Knowledge of/training in-group facilitation.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Fluency in English, written and verbal communication skills; other languages an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle an asset (program locations can be widely dispersed with poor access to public transportation).
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends expected)
- Computer literacy
- Experience with Office 365, Zoom and Sharepoint

**Salary**: $29.53-$34.74 per hour

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