Community Development Framework Support Worker

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Community Development Framework Support Worker

Classification: Support Worker

Department: Family, Community Health & Harm Reduction

Reporting to: Community Health Promoter

Job Type: Part-time (10 hours/week), February - December 2025 with possibility of extension

Rate: $21.73-$26.15 per hour with 4% in lieu of benefits

$26.15hour with 4% in lieu of benefits

Deadline: January 10, 2025

About SWCHC

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed

organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction.

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture. SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Development Framework (CDF) Support Worker works in partnership with residents, groups, associations, organizations and others to support health promotion and community development initiatives for identified CDF neighborhoods in the Somerset West catchment area. Reporting to the Community Health Promoter, the CDF Community Worker is responsible for outreaching to residents and facilitating resident engagement in the CDF process. The goal of this position is to facilitate leadership, engagement, and opportunities in the community.

ACCOUNTABILTY

The Community Development Facilitator is directly accountable to the Community Health Promoter and will work closely with other members of the Centre as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge base of the Community Development Framework and community development principles
• Experience working in a community setting with diverse and low-income communities
• Experience working with individuals from differing social and cultural backgrounds
• Experience with outreach and community needs assessments
• Experience with supporting the planning and delivery of community programming
• Experience with funding applications and presentations
• Experience with program evaluation
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Community gardening experience is considered an asset
• Knowledge of local resources and advocacy avenues
• Strong ability to work as a team member
• Strong ability to work independently and develop own work structure
• Advanced computer and internet skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant diploma or degree with minimum of one year experience in a community development capacity or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Driver's License
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Current Vulnerable Client Police Record Check

LANGUAGE CAPABILITY

• English essential, French is an asset

**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, and students, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination. **

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity deserving communities. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.