Overview
Community Worker – Morrison Gardens Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
Job Summary
The Community Worker(s) report(s) to the Community House Coordinator and works closely with community members in low-income housing communities in PQ’s catchment area.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Community Development and Outreach:
Ability to effectively carry out outreach activities to at-risk community members including identification of needs and interests based on the Community Development Framework
Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals by working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the social determinants of health.
Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with PQ’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
Provide linkages with broader community resource base
Provide practical assistance and internal and external referral services to clients
Creates a supportive environment for community members to address barriers they may be experiencing
Builds and maintains pertinent community partnerships in conjunction with the respective coordinator
Promotes/advertises and informs the community on House programs and services.
Works with communities to identify areas of potential conflict; assists in implementing conflict resolution tactics
Program Development:
Assist in developing and implementing opportunities, programs, and services with their respective CH Coordinator to ensure alignment of the mission, values, and vision of PQ
Assist in development of program proposals which include statement of purpose, timelines, budget, activities, supplying inventory etc.
Contribute to the evaluation framework that evaluates all programs and services and reports findings to their respective CH Coordinator
Participates in continuous quality improvement
Administrative Duties:
Maintain records for petty cash, program participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, program evaluation in line with PQ’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures
Ensure security of community house by being responsible for being in possession of a community house key during working hours including house opening and closing responsibilities
Attend, actively participate and lead team and department meetings as delegated by respective CH Coordinator
Assisting respective CH Coordinator with training and onboarding of students and volunteers
Provide support to CH Coordinators, program assistants, volunteers, and clients
Work in cross functional teams to assist other Community Houses as necessary
Participate in writing interim as well as final reports as delegated by respective coordinators
Other
Duties and Responsibilities:
Flexibility to work during both regular and extended hours of operation (weekends, evenings) based on community needs
Demonstrating responsibility for personal and professional growth and development
Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety and all other relevant Policies and Procedures
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment, including virtual environments.
Training and experience in-program planning, group facilitation and leadership development.
Training/experience with in-person group facilitation.
Experience working with vulnerable populations in various capacities.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of community resources.
Fluency in English essential, fluency in other languages are considered an asset.
Position requires evening, weekend hours.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset.
Valid First Aid and CPR (level
C) required.
Title: Community Worker – Morrison Gardens
Company: Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Category: Healthcare (Community Health), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian)
