The Bonnyville PCN’s goal is to provide practical healthcare solutions by giving you access to the medical services you need without the complication of visiting many hospitals or clinics.
Community Egagement Coordinator
FTE: 0.8 – 1.0
Status: Permanent Hours per Week: 30 – 37.5
Hours per Shift: 7.5 Reference : CEC
Primary
Location:
Bonnyville, AB
The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) provides day-to-day leadership and support to help improve the lives of young people in the community.
The CEC is responsible for strengthening the network of support surrounding young people by developing meaningful relationships with youth, families, caregivers, schools, community organizations, service providers, businesses, and other community partners.
The CEC will work collaboratively with the PCN Operations Lead and frontline team to identify community needs, develop partnerships, increase awareness of The Hive by Kickstand, strengthen pathways to youth services, and create opportunities that promote youth belonging, participation, wellness, and connection.
What You Will DoLeadership
- Identify gaps in community and clinical supports for young people
- Assist staff in problem-solving complex situations
- Promote a collaborative, trauma-informed, youth-centered team culture
- Guide staff with understanding and following policies, procedures, privacy requirements, and safety expectations
- Ensure appropriate staff coverage during programming, outreach, and community events.
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, health and social service agencies, reaction organizations, municipalities, businesses, and other youth-serving organizations
- Participate in community events and initiatives
- Identify supports and service gaps to better serve young people in the community
- Maintain current knowledge of local resources and services
Skills & Abilities
- Experience with program planning and evaluation
- Understanding of a Stepped Care service delivery model & Patient’s Medical Home model of care
- Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and mental health service environments.
- St rong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and goal setting
- Experience with technological software for document and administrative duties
- Ability to support team in maintaining a safe environment for youth, families, visitors, volunteers and staff
- Assist with de-escalation when required
- High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary education in Human Services, Social/Outreach Worker,Child & Youth Care,Health/Social Services , or a related field is an asset).
- Availability for some evening or weekend shifts as needed.
- Criminal record check
- Vul nerable sector check
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
- Assests include: CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, No-Violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Awareness training, experience working with Indigenous communities and/or culturally responsive programming
- All candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance check
The Bonnyville Primary Care Network thanks you for your interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Bonnyville Primary Care Network is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
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