• PART-TIME
• Permanent

RISE Community Health Centre (CHC) is the newest department of Collingwood Neighbourhood House. RISE is a community-based CHC that is part of the Primary Care Network strategy and funded by the Ministry of Health. RISE supports the health and well-being of Renfrew-Collingwood residents who are facing barriers to achieving health by offering community-based primary care and health promotion services. Populations of focus include Newcomers, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, Isolated Seniors, Youth, people experiencing Homelessness, those working in the Sex Trade, and those experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Services are delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team, working in partnership with other Collingwood Neighbourhood House departments and partnering agencies.

This is an incredible opportunity be part of the RISE CHC team, where you will work with committed and passionate professionals in the provision of integrated, high quality, holistic health services. This is also a chance to be a leader in the implementation of the new provincial Community Health Centre policy. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Community Health Worker to join the RISE Community Health Centre Team.  The Community Health Worker acts a bridge between the community and the healthcare system, and is involved in doing intake for new clients, and supporting clients with Social Determinants of Health in one to one and group-based settings.  They work closely with the social workers and the rest of the interdisciplinary team which includes family physicians and nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, counsellors, medical office assistants, pharmacists and more.  The Community Health Worker will be a staff of Collingwood Neighbourhood House, reporting to the Social Worker (Master’s of Social Work) and RISE CHC Coordinator.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a recognized Bachelor’s degree in community development or social services, or other related program

• Two years recent, related experience providing community outreach, group facilitation, and social support to populations experiencing barriers to care, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

• An egalitarian philosophy and non-judgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, age, race, sexual orientation, language, ability and more)

• Working knowledge of community development values and principles
• Previous experience providing culturally safe, trauma-informed care to marginalized populations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse team
• Experience applying strategies or practices to address social determinants of health and health inequity
• Extensive knowledge of community resources to support populations of interest
• Demonstrated ability to connect clients to community supports and resources

• Experience planning, organizing and facilitating community engagement sessions, workshops and events
• Ability to provide outreach in community settings and in people’s homes
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients and refer as appropriate
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage challenging behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including strong public speaking skills
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Computer literacy to operate computerized information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

ASSETS

• Fluency in identified non-official languages based on neighbourhood demographics
• Experience working in a health care setting and/or with Electronic Medical Records
• Training or experience in motivational interviewing techniques or Brief Action Planning

JOB DETAILS

Salary:         $31.56–$33.28/hr

• Extended health and dental benefits; Multi-sector pension plan
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year (prorated for FTE) plus paid sick days

Schedule: 0.67 FTE (25 hours per week), Thursday 9:00am – 6:30pm, Friday 9:00 – 6:30; Saturday 9:00 – 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day

Location: RISE Community Health Centre, 5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4H1. Services also provided within the local Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.

Expected Start Date: ASAP