Community Development Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Public Health - Moncton

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

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, he/she will develop strategies to address the identified health needs within the Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) that are not linked to a Vitalité Health Network health sector. The strategies developed are aimed at increasing the capacity of the community to promote better health of the population in the area.

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.
  

NOTE :

1. 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 will be contacted.