Family Well Being Worker (1yr)

Family Well Being Workers are frontline staff responsible for delivering community-based programming to assist with the goal of improving the overall health and wellness of the community.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor individuals to access and navigate the government and community services that help address barriers to improving their quality of life
• Support the design and delivery of community-based programming and safe places where children, youth and families can access and receive culturally-based programming
• Be knowledgeable of information on community programs and services including knowledge of regional health and service organizations which can support individuals/families
• Seek to remove barriers for residents by working collaboratively with all relevant programs and services
• Build relationships to enhance individual and family wellness
• Identify gaps in services to recognize areas in need of improvement or creation within the community
• Ensure the centralized information system kept up to date
• Collect data and stats as well as track and report evaluation outcomes
• Work as part of a team
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic work plan with time frames and deliverable objectives
• Ability to build effective working relationships with families, individuals and community service providers and regional service organizations
• Excellent organizational
• Good communication skills, verbal and written form
• Knowledgeable in Word and applicable computer applications to manage information
• Able to work flexible hours, evening and weekend hours may be required
• Related work experience is an asset
• Ability to provide successful criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset

Posted until the position is filled.