#2025-024 | Community Health Facilitator - Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe

Date: April 2, 2025

Position: Community Health Facilitator - Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe (MIK)

Status: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent

Hours of Work*: Monday-Friday; 8:45am - 5:00pm

Department: Early Learning & Parenting

Job Posting No.: #2025-024

Reports to: Program Manager, MIK

Closing Date: April 16, 2025, at 4:00pm

Union: MAHCP

Salary: $34.836-$45.462/hr

• These hours can vary depending on the operational requirements of the organization.
• Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas.

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Health Facilitator is, in accordance with professional practice standards, responsible for the following:

1. Facilitate the intake of new clients, including program eligibility, initial assessment and assignment of appropriate team resources, including outreach workers.
2. Identify and access appropriate resources for clients outside the team/MCC as appropriate.
3. Coordinate program activities with the team as directed.
4. Provide competent services MCC to clients in accordance with required standards, legal requirements, evidence-informed practices and policies.
5. Provide intake, assessment and referral for clients in the program.
6. Provide community education and foster understanding in the community about the client group and the challenges they face.
7. Encourage and support grassroots action on social issues affecting the community and clients.
8. Arrange and support rental unit viewings, landlord interviews, and lease negotiations.
9. Provide tenant support including education on rights and responsibilities, home visits, and connection to local community resources.
10. Identify, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with local landlords.

Qualifications

Education

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Health, Social Services, Community Development or related field or a combination of education, community work, and relevant experience in mental health, addictions and/or homelessness would be considered.

Valid Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills, Expertise And Experience

Minimum of five years client service experience in community development, health or social services, preferably in a community setting. Minimum of three (3) years working in/with an interdisciplinary team. Excellent organizational and facilitation skills.

This position requires a valid class V drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and produce expected results/outcomes.

Alignment with Organizational Values

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission, and values.

Indigenous Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families.

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration

Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.

MCC Philosophies

Strong knowledge, commitment, and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed, and community development principles in all aspects of the work.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including conflict management and proficiency in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office suite.

Assets

Experience in the use of electronic medical records.

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: this position is open to self-identifying female applicants only.

All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for the position.

Please submit your application here: https://mountcarmelclinic.applytojobs.ca/early+learning+and+parenting/37661

This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings

We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.