Community Health Ambassador

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service organization that provides various health and community programs and services for a diverse community. We are seeking a Community Health Ambassador to help increase awareness of and access to DPNCHC's health services and community support services by conducting outreach and education activities to marginalized residents of the catchment area and to target population groups. The Ambassador will also work collaboratively with the Children and Youth team to help plan and deliver community and wellness initiatives focusing on youth health and education. The Ambassador will also provide information on services offered by partner agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of the Centre's programs and services,
• Engage with diverse residents and community groups in order to establish a strong community presence with a focus on youth,
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide relevant, accurate and timely information related to DPNCHC's wellness initiatives including chronic disease prevention and management, vaccine administration, mental health support, and social programs,
• Participate in planning and delivery of community programs that focus on health and education with a focus on youth,
• Assist with identifying appropriate local events, initiatives and community spaces where DPNCHC can engage with the community,
• Support connecting unattached and marginalized residents through direct referrals to primary care and allied health,
• Identify specific barriers experienced by community residents and groups in accessing services and share feedback to the appropriate DPNCHC team,
• Support DPNCHC evaluation initiatives,
• Participate in establishing and maintaining community linkages with other service providers and local partner agencies,
• Participate on community committees and networks as needed,
• Maintain effective and timely documentation of client records, where applicable,
• Contribute to the data capture, reporting processes, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives of the Centre,
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings and required trainings.

Qualifications:

• Up to 1 year demonstrated experience in community involvement, volunteerism or other community work,
• Close connection to the community through residency in Mid-West Toronto or affiliation with any target populations served by the Centre,
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community and population groups served by DPNCHC,
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of anti-oppression and cultural competence,
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills,
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills with ability to communicate information effectively both to individuals and in groups,
• Ability to work evenings, when scheduled,
• Ability to support set up of programs and initiatives,
• An interest and commitment to working in a low-income, multilingual, multiracial community,
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health and issues affecting youth, low income, multi-lingual, Black and racialized communities gained through lived experience,
• Additional language skills are an asset,
• Knowledge of the Davenport Perth community is an asset.

.12 FTE; 4 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $21.078, plus statutory benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). This position is part of the bargaining unit.

Submit cover letter & resume to Posting No to or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON. M6N 1B7.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume free environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in improving the health and well-being target populations?
• Are you committed to the principles of anti-oppression and cultural competence.
• Do you have an interest in working with low income, multilingual, multiracial community?
• Do you have knowledge of health and issues affecting youth, low income, multilingual, Black and racialized communities gained through lived experience?

Experience:

• community involvement, volunteerism, community work: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person