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Community Development Specialist
2 weeks ago
Provides community development expertise to the Division and Department regarding social determinants of health and health equity, per the Ontario Public Health Standards. Collaborates with departmental staff and community partners to incorporate a community development approach to program and service development and delivery that is equity-informed, responsive to current and emerging evidence, and employs knowledge transfer for empowerment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Knowledge and skills normally acquired through a 2-year diploma/degree in a related field (e.g., community development) plus 3 years of related experience leading community development plans and working with diverse communities.
- Knowledge of community development models, strategies, and processes; collective impact theory and practice; equity, inclusion, anti-oppression, anti-racism, community mobilization, and empowerment frameworks; and adult learning principles.
- Knowledge and skill in knowledge mobilization and knowledge exchange practices; quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods; and data analysis.
- Knowledge of the community and an awareness of trends and issues impacting the social determinants of health.
- Applies an equity lens and anti-racism and anti-oppression approaches to program processes and practices to address inequities and systemic barriers to access.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and related legislation (e.g., Health Protection & Promotion Act, Ontario Public Health Standards, privacy).
- Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with priority populations facing barriers and with complex needs, as well as networks and agencies providing services.
- Communication, human relations, group facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills to deliver education and training to managers, staff, and community partners; facilitate meetings; present and disseminate information using special language/terminology/concepts to lay and professional audiences; exchange information with other public health professionals and partners; and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to analyse health, political, socioeconomic, and financial factors when supporting program planning and delivery, and exercise sensitivity and diplomacy to balance various factors, including community process, departmental considerations, and research best practices.
- Project management skills (principles, procedures, and practices) to plan and organize multi-stakeholder projects. Analytical and problem solving skills to determine, plan, and develop project objectives. Research skills and ability to interpret evidence-based information.
- Ability to read and interpret research and reports. Ability to write and compile reports and documents involving project plans, research findings, and content used in fact sheets and information for public and staff, for manager approval. Ability to develop policies and procedures for manager approval.
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office and qualitative/quantitative data analysis software.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
