Community Programs Worker
About The Position
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a future in which diverse individuals, families and communities can achieve health with dignity. These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative. All positions are contingent on funding. Duration of the contract is also contingent on funding. All staff are expected to work on-site maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols and may be required to travel to and work at other sites as required. Complete COIVD-19 vaccination is mandatory. All positions contribute to our COVID-19 response efforts.
Requirements
- Be between 15 – 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- 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
- 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
- An understanding of social determinants of health and issues faced by vulnerable communities
- Commitment to work from an integrated anti-oppression framework
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan and organize activities and to take initiative and work independently
- Computer proficiency, including word processing, internet, spreadsheets, MS office, publisher, PowerPoint
- Work evenings and weekends as required
- Punctual, reliable, proactive communicator
- Ability to carry up to 20 lbs required for most positions – please indicate any physical limitations/requirements
- Complete COIVD-19 vaccination is mandatory
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with seniors, in social work and community development an asset
- An interest in working in community-based organizations – relevant experience in the position applied of interest e.g., gardening, food service, program planning, cycling for the community worker positions is an asset
- Familiarity with Taylor Massey and Oakridge (east end) and Syme-Woolner (west end) neighbourhoods is an asset
- Ability to think innovatively to promote programs utilizing Canva or other graphic design tools is an asset
- A second language is an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and support to the coordination of programs, services and events
- Conduct outreach to the community, provide information, and promote programs and activities
- Support administrative aspects of programs, including registrations, permission forms, attendance, report writing, evaluations, program documentation
- Work with team and with other departments to provide collaborative programming
- Provide non-judgmental, inclusive support to program participants
- Screening program (at front entrance in PPE asking clients health questions prior to allowing entrance)
- Other duties, relevant to the position, as assigned
Benefits
- Occasional travel to other sites as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
