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Employment terms:
Part‑time, 10 hours per week, evening and weekend hours can be expected, based on funding approval.
Salary: $23.33 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
Expected start date: ASAP.
Number of positions: 3.
Reporting to:
Manager, Population Health and Wellness or Delegate.
Locations:
Flemingdon Health Centre – 10 Gateway Blvd;
North York, 5 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, ON.
Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.
Vacancy status:
Existing Position.
Unionized Position:
Yes.
Background
Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of some of Toronto’s most dynamic neighbourhoods – Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not‑for‑profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health‑related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement.
We are primarily funded through the Ontario Health.
At FHC, we believe the health is much more than the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.
Position Summary
Community Health Ambassadors work by meeting and speaking with Fairview residents in one‑on‑one conversations about chronic disease, mental health resources, cancer screening and health service navigation. CHAs will support these initiatives across the M3C, M4H, M2J, M2M, M2N, M2R and M3H neighbourhoods, including local retail spaces, high density neighbourhoods, faith‑based spaces, vulnerable housing clients, appointment accompaniment, vaccine on‑site clinic support and virtual community engagement opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide up‑to‑date general information about Flemingdon Health Centre and services available through East Toronto Health Partners.
Attend all training(s) and information sessions hosted by service providers.
Hours determined as needed in designated building for direct tenant engagement.
Support and lead multi‑week building‑by‑building and door‑by‑door approaches in the M3C, M4H, M2J, M2M, M2N, M2R and M3H neighbourhoods.
Attend monthly meetings, complete quarterly reports and other duties assigned as assigned.
Regular face‑to‑face or virtual interactions or group info sessions with residents.
Provide navigation support to clients, including connecting to services and follow‑up.
Ensure that all communications and records be kept confidential and secure.
Establish and maintain relationships with landlord, superintendent, building manager(s), tenants, and tenant groups – upload data to progress tracking tools.
Assist to note, update and maintain accurate information and records.
Other duties as assigned by Agency Staff Leads.
Skills & Qualifications
Experienced in working with newcomers, racialized and/or vulnerable populations, providing frontline services and outreach.
Excellent motivational communication skills and exceptionally strong organizational skills.
Ability to understand and respond to changing community needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of teams, in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills (using devices and computers).
Multicultural sensitivity and/or experience working in diverse neighbourhoods like Flemingdon Park.
Familiarity in working from an anti‑oppression, LGBTQ+ positive framework.
Ability to speak other languages an asset:
Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Ukrainian and Russian etc.
Ability to travel within FHC’s Catchment as required.
A minimum age of 18 years.
A successful clearance of a police vulnerable sector check.
Committed to embracing diversity in our communities and promote respect, equity and a sense of belonging in our work environment and in the provision of programs and…
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