Community Development Advisor

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.  

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Manager and with the support of the Promotion Coordinator within the area, this employee will work in partnership with local communities.  As part of the Public Health Advocacy Team, Community Development Advisors address the needs that are primarily related to the determinants of health. 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 a health-related discipline or in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support) and maintenance of certificate;
• Valid driver’s licence;
• 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;
  • Work with rigor and use methods that encourage the engagement and participation of individuals and communities;
  • 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;
• 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.
  
  
• 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 will be contacted.