Health Promotion Officer

Guelph CHC; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Guelph CHC is looking for a Health Promotion Officer for a 9-week contract to support health programs targeting equity-deserving populations. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while ensuring comfort for clients from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Comfort working with marginalized groups in a trauma-informed manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Support health promotion and social prescribing programs.
• Facilitate health promotion programs and welcome clients.
• Collect client socio-demographic data and update records.

Skills

Welcoming and engaging nature

Sensitivity to equity-deserving groups

Research and problem-solving skills

Tech savvy with digital problem solving

Job description

JOB TITLE: Health Promotion Officer

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract 9 weeks

HOURS/WEEK: 30 hours per week

Our Vision

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing

Our Mission

We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on the populations we prioritize in collaboration with community partners.

Our Values

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission and Values and working with equity deserving populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission, Values and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Eligibility requirements

This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs fund. In order to be considered for this job you must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contract;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Basic Responsibilities:

• Health Promotion and Social Prescribing program support including planning, administration, quality improvement, evaluation and documentation
• Facilitate or co-facilitate (with volunteers) health promotion programs as needed. Programs may include social/coffee time programs, English conversation practice, sewing program, etc.
• Welcome clients to the Shelldale clinic
• Collect client socio-demographic data and update electronic medical records

Required Qualifications:

• Welcoming and engaging nature
• Sensitivity to and comfort working with Guelph CHC’s equity-deserving groups in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, asset-based manner
• Patient, reliable, good judgment and a genuine interest in the well-being of others
• Knowledge of and commitment to a high degree of confidentiality is essential
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Tech savy with digital problem solving skills and experience using various electronic programs and platforms
• Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License required, access to a vehicle considered an asset

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter,outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements..

Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.