Facility/Program:
Regional Office - Southport
Location:
Southport
Position Type:
Full-Time
Position Status:
Permanent
FTE:
1.0
Hours of Work:
7.25 hour shifts
Shift(s):
Days, occasional evenings & weekends as required
Union:
MGEU Prof Tech
Start Date:
As mutually agreed
Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Health Services – Public Health-Healthy Living, the Healthy Living Facilitator is part of a multidisciplinary Public Health-Healthy Living team that uses principles of population health promotion, health equity and community health development to support communities and groups in areas of assessment, program development and capacity building for health. Activities focus on primary and secondary prevention and health promotion, with a responsibility to maintain communication with Southern Health-Santé Sud staff and community stakeholders. The Healthy Living Facilitator will work with communities as they identify, develop, implement and evaluate initiatives including Health Public Policy that promotes health.
The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
QualificationsPost-secondary degree in a relevant health disciplineProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and OutlookMinimum of two (2) years' experience in community health development and/or population health promotionExperience working with populations with diverse cultural and social backgrounds would be considered an assetTraining and experience in mental health promotion would be considered an assetDemonstrated ability in marketing and evaluation of health promotion programs communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently and as part of a teamDemonstrated ability in leadership, using a broad range of comprehensive and multi-faceted strategies to strengthen community action, re-orientate health services, develop personal skills, create supportive environments and build healthy public policyGiven the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is requiredProficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positionsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the jobDemonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediumsGood work and attendance recordConditions of EmploymentRequires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00
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