Deadline: July 31, 2023
Posting Type: Internal & External
Position Type: Part-time (21 Hours), Project 1 Year with Possibility of Extension
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Across all Access Alliance three locations at College, Jane and Danforth) Home base: College Site
Supervisor: Community Programs Manager
Short Description:
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a future in which diverse individuals, families and communities can achieve health with dignity.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for developing and implementing mental health programs, workshops and initiatives to improve the mental wellbeing of a variety of newcomer populations. In particular he CHW will develop art-based activities, in partnership with art-based facilitators, and which are aligned with the strategic directions and priorities of the Access Alliance. They will amplify art-based practices suitable for newcomer communities by piloting and/or strengthening existing and/or new methods. In addition, they will build capacity by producing reports, tools, and presentations to share learnings of art-based approaches.
Responsibilities:
- Create a welcoming atmosphere for community members and others.
- Plan, facilitate and implement information sessions, workshops, and group programs; and refer community members internally and externally as appropriate
- Outreach to vulnerable community members and support them to access needed programs and services
- Develop and maintain both informal and formal community networks and partnerships, working effectively to implement collaborative programs, events and initiatives.
- Assist with articulating the community engagement framework for Access Alliance and map out engagement strategies for the agency relevant to Expressive Arts Programs;
- Plan and co-ordinate large group events/ sessions such as– Black History, Asian Heritage, International Women’s Day, Summer Splash, Holiday Dinner.
- Work with team members to organize and coordinate small events/ activities about community health issues – housing, employment, mental health, transportation, childcare/ day-care, financial literacy, civic engagement etc.
- Liaise with colleagues to develop broad-based engagement strategies and keep abreast of trends and new approaches/initiatives, which will improve client services and promote more effective staff functioning.
- Participate in and support all organizational systems and structures as required.
- Assist in program data collection, monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting;
- Assist with program volunteer recruitment, orientation and training;
- Assist in other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the job;
- Promote and support achievement of organizational vision, goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in the following: Bachelor of Social Work, Community Development, Community Arts Related fields (e.g. degree in Arts Education and Community Engagement, Art Therapy, or Expressive Arts Therapy), Program Management or a combination of relevant education and work experience
- Minimum 3 years front-line experience in community-based work doing outreach, engagement and group facilitation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and community members
- Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to community needs
- Experience in event and program design, planning, development, coordination and outcome evaluation
- Experience working with low-income, multi-racial, multi-lingual communities and interdisciplinary teams
- Experience coordinating volunteers
- Thorough knowledge of community resources and services available to immigrant and refugees, including LGBTQ newcomers and have networking skills
- High degree of initiative, judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to speak in a language of one of the priority groups we serve is an asset
- Excellent computer skills, including the use of Publisher, PowerPoint, and social media tools
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Ability to working in a culturally competent manner with diverse population and within a diverse work environment
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Commute to off-site programs as needed (e.g. Afghan and Ukrainian Refugee Clinics)
Duration: 1 Year with Possibility of Extension
Salary: $50,471 – $60,810/ Annual (Prorated)
Hours: 21 hours/week
Bargaining Unit position: United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175
Classification: Community Health Worker
Please be advised that our organization requires all staff, students, and volunteers to
be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination can be obtained from the Ministry site.
Access Alliance offers comprehensive group benefits coverage, annual vacation entitlement,
cumulative sick leave entitlement, employee assistance programs. Access Alliance is HOOPP employer.
Application Method:
With “Community Service Program Worker – Art-Based” in the subject heading, please send your resume and cover letter by July 31, 2023 5:00pm.
by E-mail: jobs@accessalliance.ca
by Regular Mail: Hiring Committee, Community Service Program Worker – Art- Based
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
340 College Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 3A9
