Community Health Facilitator

886 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2W 5L6
full-time. September 6, 2024

Description

**Date**:September 6, 2024

**Position**:Community Health Facilitator - Wiisocotatiwin

**Status**:Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent

**Hours of Work**: *Days of Work Vary; 8:45am - 5:00pm

**Department**:Community Services

**Job Posting No.**:#2024-070

**Reports to**:Program Manager, Wiisocotatiwin (ACT)

**Closing Date**:September 20, 2024 at 4:00pm

**Union**:MAHCP

**Salary**:$33.726-$41.479/hr
- These hours can vary depending on the operational requirements of the organization
- Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

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**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Health Facilitator is, in accordance with professional practice standards, responsible for the following:

- Facilitate the intake of new clients, including program eligibility, initial assessment and assignment of appropriate team resources, including outreach workers
- Identify and access appropriate resources for clients outside the team/MCC as appropriate
- Coordinate program activities with the team as directed
- Provide competent services MCC to clients in accordance with required standards, legal requirements, evidence-informed practices and policies
- Provide intake, assessment and referral for clients in the program
- Actively engage in outreach and drop-in services
- Treat all clients, family members and members of the public with respect and dignity and in accordance with MCC’s vision, mission, values and philosophies
- Provide community education and foster understanding in the community about the client group and the challenges they face
- Encourage and support grass roots action on social issues affecting the community and clients
- Facilitate the development of peer mentorship and peer capacity building opportunities

**Qualifications**

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Health, Social Services, Community Development or related field

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**Skills, Expertise, and Experience**
- Minimum of five years client service experience in community development, health or social services, preferably in a community setting
- Minimum of three (3) years working in/with an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
- This position requires a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

**Critical Skills**

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

**Focus on Results**

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and produce expected results/outcomes

**Alignment with Organizational Values**

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission, and values

**Commitment to Reconciliation**

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

**Teamwork**

Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity, and cultural awareness

**MCC Philosophies**

**Communication**

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including conflict management and proficiency in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office suite

**Assets**

Experience in the use of electronic medical records

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