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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Community Development Advisor
Posted on October 28, 2024 by Employer details Vitalité Health Network
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DEPARTMENT: Public HealthANTICIPATED START DATE: 27 Oct 2024BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-BargainingJOB TYPE: Permanent full-timeSCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essentialNOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application. JOB SUMMARY :Under the supervision of the manager and with the support of the health promotion coordinator from their zone, this employee works in partnership with their local communities. As members of Public Health's promotion teams, community development advisors address needs that are essentially related to health determinants. With community partners, interdisciplinary teams, and municipalities, they develop strategies designed to address the health needs identified by the community such as through community health needs assessments (CHNAs), the Regional Resilience Committees' action plans, the Regional Service Commissions' (RSCs) strategic plans, and Public Health's priority areas for action. The strategies developed aim to increase the community's ability to promote better health for the population in the zone. REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in health or a health-related discipline;BLS certification (Basic Life Support) and maintenance of certificate;Three years' experience within the community that demonstrates the skills and abilities described here: Familiar with the demographics and specific health needs of the communities in the area;Recognize the impact of determinant of health;Works rigorously using methods that promote individual and community engagement and involvement;Develop and maintain community partnerships;Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships using Leadership skills;Demonstrate a good sense of organization, prioritization and efficient management of time and work;Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills;Demonstrate the initiative of creativity, self-motivation, positive attitude and flexibility;Valid driver's licence;Ability to work independently and as a team member;Physically able to perform assigned duties;Good previous work history (performance and attendance);Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.NOTE:Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.- LocationGrand Falls, NB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$56,758YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #187996
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