Health Promoter (Temporary Full-Time)

Durham Community Health Centre•Oshawa, ON

1d•CA$68,465 - CA$75,512•Hybrid

About The Position

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being. DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill. Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education. This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. Reporting to the Manager Integrated Care and experience, this position works collaboratively across internal teams and external partners to identify population health needs and implement strategies that promote health and reduce health inequities, particularly for individuals who are marginalized and a part of equity deserving populations. As part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team, the Health Promoter contributes to improving health outcomes through the design and delivery of prevention-focused programs, health education, harm reduction initiatives, and community engagement activities. The role emphasizes creating supportive social, economic, and physical environments that foster health and well-being. The Health Promoter applies strong communication and facilitation skills to build effective partnerships and drive system and culture change. Using a health equity and evidence-informed lens, the Health Promoter leads initiatives across the full planning cycle – assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation – to generate understanding, mobilize action, and influence practice across the broader community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health, social science, adult education, or a related discipline
Excellent communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
Experience and knowledge working with of health promotion and education, community organizing techniques, social marketing, program design and evaluation as it relates to youth.
Broad knowledge working with marginalized populations.
At least three years of health promotion/education experience in a community-based organization involving marginalized populations.
Experience developing and creating of marketing materials for programs and services.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation and educational services (formal and informal) to other health care facilities and community agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to be an effective member within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to manage workload with simultaneous deadlines, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with client records systems; intermediate computer skills in word processing, email, and PowerPoint are essential, some knowledge of Microsoft, Access, Excel and ability to explore the Internet.
Ability to provide support and input into the program to assist in evaluating the work of the program to determine priorities.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (Durham CHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Responsibilities

Work with community-based groups to identify the health-related needs and capacities of residents in the surrounding community and among priority populations and emerging population needs.
Work with staff, partner agencies and community members to establish priority issues and identify appropriate strategies to respond to these issues.
Develop partnerships to support new and ongoing programs and initiatives related to health promotion needs.
Facilitate / co-facilitates groups, events and community initiatives.
Assist in the development of projects and initiatives that help clients and community to increase control over and to improve their health.
Act as a resource for groups and committees on issues related to the priority populations.
Help reduce barriers to good health by advocating for affordable, equitable and obtainable services and the development of healthy public policies.
Provide educational presentations and workshops for clients and community agencies.
Support the advancement of strategic initiatives within the organization with a lens to reduced inequities and increased access to care.
Design and carry out needs assessments, focus groups, surveys and program evaluations in collaboration with staff, etc.
Assists external groups to carry out approved activities and quality improvement activities.
Participate in student and volunteer recruitment and supervision.
Screen clients for preventive services that they need complete, contact said individuals and connect them with providers.
Ensure regular compilation of client, group and community initiative encounter statistics utilizing electronic client records and other approved electronic systems.
Assists, as assigned, in the orientation and training of new staff on the team.
Consults regularly with local agencies or community resources concerning resource development and program planning which is pertinent to the clients and/or youth population.
Adheres to and applies organization wide policies and practices in support of organizational health, and performances.
Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equity principles (e.g., AODA, Human Rights Code, and Ontario Employment Standards).
Champions and supports Employee Engagement efforts and initiatives.
Ensures scope of duties/accountabilities adheres to established Health & Safety program, policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the manager and the director.