Available Position (Company name withheld)

• Engage and support grassroots groups who are funded to deliver services for vulnerable seniors in the east and mid-east Toronto sub regions, including project oversight.
• Create training curriculum covering topics of community health, health promotion, health advocacy, patient engagement, goal setting, and other topics related to community health.
• Develop training programs for community group coordinators in topic areas such as partnership building and system navigation.
• Establish positive collaborative relationships with appropriate community agencies, including attending and speaking at community meetings and other functions.
• Assist with planning and development of program activities for grassroots communities.
• Liaise with staff from other programs, grassroots groups, volunteers, and community agencies (e.g., hospitals, social workers, doctors, health clinics) to provide program information.
• Support members of each group to contribute their full potential, develop leadership skills, engage their community, and build long term community capacity.
• Work closely with the Outreach Team to review and monitor progress reports and data.
• Outreach to new community groups and develop a pipeline of groups for future funding.
• Maintain on-going contact with all parties to ensure progress towards targets ensuring adherence to program requirements and perform site visits as required.
• Resolve conflict situations, including client complaints and disputes.
• Integrate the principles of anti-racism and community development in programs.
• Assist with the preparation of regular reports and statistics.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Social Services, Business, Adult Education, etc.)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience and proven track record in facilitation and/or training in a community setting.
• Experience in Project Management/Coordination considered a strong asset.

• Experience in designing and implementing health training programs with diverse populations.
• Experience in facilitating community engagement and peer-led initiatives with seniors.
• Previous work experience in the non-profit social services sector and/or health sector.
• Solid knowledge of the health and social services sector.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues facing immigrants and immigrant communities.
• Previous work experience with grassroots groups or community groups is an asset.
• Skills in leading focus group discussions, conducting surveys, and engaging the community.
• Skills in coordinating activities between multiple agencies.
• Confidence and initiative to resolve issues, complaints, and conflicts.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills,
• Patience, compassion, and sensitivity to deal with different cultures and levels of ability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including database management, report writing, template design, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one or more languages is an asset.

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