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Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	May 19, 2022
Experience:	2 Years

Job Description

SENIORS' WRAPAROUND FACILITATOR

We are looking for a passionate individual who is interested in working with seniors facing challenges accessing health and social services. Our goal is to support seniors and their families to identify needs and access supports that will help them live at home in dignity and good health for as long as possible. Using a process called WrapAround; facilitators work with seniors and their caregivers to identify needs that profoundly isolated and vulnerable seniors may have that affect their ability to live at home safely, independently, and in good health. Facilitators help seniors and their caregivers develop the capacity to work together as a team in order to problem solve, identify and implement solutions to meet those needs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

A competitive salary, permanent position
100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Paid sick and emergency time
3+ weeks of paid vacation time
Paid time to promote mental well-being
Clinic hours are 9-5pm, Monday to Friday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary education in Social Sciences or related field
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a community setting
Experience developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage a culturally diverse senior community
Ability to develop effective relationships with seniors and support them in identifying and accessing needed services
Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, non-judgement and facilitation skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Knowledge of the issues related to accessing health services faced by seniors dealing with poverty and isolation
Working knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health as well as the WrapAround process
Experience working within a Health Promotion framework
Excellent research skills for identifying resources in the community and the ability to develop relationships with local service providers
French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

ABOUT US

For more than 30 years, the London InterCommunity Health Centre has provided health and social services to those who experience barriers to care including poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and addictions. Today, with four busy clinics in three of London's most under-served regions, the organization is viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.

APPLY NOW

Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format.
Submissions will only be accepted until end of day June 2, 2022.

Due to the vulnerability of our client populations and the need for reliable attendance, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources.

The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require an accommodation in making an application, please contact our office. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.

To learn more about the Health Centre visit us online at www.lihc.on.ca, follow us on Twitter @HealthCentre or like us on Facebook - London InterCommunity Health Centre

Seniors WrapAround Facilitator