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Community Health Facilitator

Community Health Facilitator

Mount Carmel ClinicWinnipeg
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$33.72–CA$41.47 hourly
Job description

COMPETITION # 2024-054

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Position Summary

  • 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 MCC services 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 a related field

    • Skills, Expertise, and Experience

  • Minimum of five years of 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

  • Strong knowledge, commitment, and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed, and community development principles in all aspects of the work. 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

    • 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