Major job responsibilities:

• Conduct Health Education needs assessment and utilize an interdisciplinary team approach to determine the appropriate focus for health education services
• Provide one on one coaching to participants on health related issues
• Develop and present health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, teaching moments and presentations
• Prepare and distribute health education materials on public health issues
• Collaborate, develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff, agencies and organizations interested in public health  care
• Research and collect relevant information to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs designed to encourage health lifestyles

Major job accountabilities:

• Stay current on research and trends related to the health of children and families and to issues relevant to WFP participants
• Present workshops and materials that provide accurate, comprehensive and usable health information suited to participant's needs
• Maintain accurate records of participant interactions and submit quarterly and annual reports on a timely basis

Required education:

• University degree in social work an asset
• At minimum, certificate in counseling, health education etc required

Experience:

• Employment in a non-profit social service organization
• Experience delivering information related to health and healthy lifestyles required
• Experience as a support worker/advocate very beneficial

Skills/abilities:

• Strong knowledge of resources in the community and how to access them
• Able to develop and maintain collegial working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Able to assess needs of participants in a nonjudgmental, nonthreatening way
• Basic office skills including computer use, file management, telephone  etiquette

Resumes and covering letter send to : sharon.taylor at mymts.net

Closing date: October 30, 2016

SOURCE: Wolseley Family Place