Indigenous Community Development Worker

The Indigenous Community Development Worker will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) and the local Indigenous community to develop and strengthen access to health and wellness initiatives.

Working with community groups and individuals, the Indigenous Community Development Worker works to carry out the strategic goals set by KCHC and to support the work of the Indigenous Health Council. They address factors which affect community and individual health through the planning, implementation, and promotion of health programs both at the centre and in the community as a whole.

• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days and Education time
• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health Benefits come into effect after three months of employment in this position:
  Health and Dental Coverage, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long-Term Disability Coverage and an Employee Assistance Program,

Community Development

• Work in the community and assist in the identification of needs for various health promotion initiatives.
• Provide insight and support within KCHC to build an effective collaborative, inclusive, client service model, which improves cultural sensitivity and safety;
• Work closely with community members around issues which affect their health e.g. housing, food security, caregiver responsibilities, schools, parks.
• Work with community members in the development of community initiatives that promote community strengths/assets and address community challenges.
• Establish links and work with other community groups, agencies and policy/decision makers in addressing community and systemic issues.
• Work in conjunction with community development team to design and implement community development strategies associated with health promotion programs.
• Facilitate and enhance the skills of community members to effectively write proposals, petition government, and lobby for social change, including organizational skills and democratic procedures.
• Assist the community in planning and implementing health promotion initiatives, working with facilitators to foster group independence and self-sufficiency.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs.
• Be directly involved in outreach activities to engage and support community members, particularly those within priority groups identified in the organizational strategic plan.
• Remain aware of major innovations and changes in social policy which affect community well-being.
• Utilize resources to promote healthy communities.
• Mentor projects, initiatives and staff as required
• Manage program and community development activities within approved budgets.
• Develop and prepare proposals to support program needs and community groups or initiatives, as required.

Program Support

• Promote and support the Special Events program
• Support the work of the Indigenous Health Council across KCHC;
• Support Centres’ Seniors programming
• Deliver the Bridges Out of Poverty training and Getting Ahead programs
• Support Indigenous programming including the Grandmother Council ceremonies

Administration

• Responsible to track data in our Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Help write and submit grant proposals for identified community projects.
• Work within the agreed upon budget for each program/initiative.
• Responsible for data collection and analysis through surveys using in person questionnaires and tracking attendance.

• Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

• Undergraduate degree in Health, Social Services or related field. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of three years of experience in community…