Community Development Worker

Location

London, ON | Canada

Job description

COME WORK WITH US!

The Community Development Worker will provide leadership and support to residents, families, stakeholders, partners and community groups to build healthier communities. The primary focus of this position is to lead and support positive impact within the systems we work with and the communities we serve. The CDW will improve community health and wellbeing utilizing Health Promotion strategies.

This role will actively support community members’ collaboration in order to take collective action and generate solutions to common issues utilizing community engagement and development strategies, while balancing community needs and organizational commitments.

We seek a creative, persistent individual with an understanding of the client’s life situation in the context of their family and the impact of the systems they live in, who demonstrates an awareness of the effect that oppression, barriers, poverty and diversity have on individuals and their communities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build trust easily and see the strengths and capacity in the individuals and communities we serve as a natural motivator, leader and advocate.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
• A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid sick and emergency time
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks and increasing to 6 weeks
• Paid time to promote mental well-being

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences or related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a health and/or community setting
• Exemplary ability to reach, engage and work alongside marginalized populations
• Strong understanding of local systems and anti-racism/anti-oppression frameworks
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative, therapeutic relationships with individuals and the community, creating positive impact
• Strong working knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health and experience working within a Health Promotion framework
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Solution-focused problem solving skills and the ability to think “outside the box”
• Awareness of legislative issues related to health, social services and the community
• Ability to work with marginalized people of diverse backgrounds with an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Preference will be given to applicants with lived experience of systemic oppression and marginalization
• Certification in Community Development would be considered an asset
• French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

Submissions will be accepted until end of day March 20, 2024.

The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require an accommodation in making an application, please contact our office. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.

Due to the vulnerability of our client populations it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.

ABOUT US

For more than 30 years, the London InterCommunity Health Centre has provided health and social services to those who experience barriers to care including poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and addictions.

Today, with four busy clinics in three of London’s most under-served regions, the organization is viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.

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