04 Sep
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Alliance for Healthier Communities
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Manitoba
04 Sep
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Manitoba
Job Title: Chronic Disease & Mental Health Service Worker
Employmentterms: 6 months Contract, Part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours/week, evenings and weekend hours can be expected)
Salary range: $31.07 to $36.95 per hour (along with HOOPP pension plan and benefits, depending on eligibility)
Expected start date: ASAP
Expected end date: March 31, 2027
Number of positions: 1
Reporting to: Manager, Chronic Disease and Mental Health
Locations: Flemingdon Health Centre at 10 Gateway Blvd, North York, ON (May occasionally rotate across other sites i.e. Fairview & Thorncliffe Park)
Application deadline: September 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM Easten Time
Background: Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of some of Toronto’s most dynamic neighborhoods; Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement.
At FHC, we believe that health is much more than just the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes: education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Chronic Disease and Mental Health multidisciplinary team, connecting with and engaging community partners through environmental scanning and assessments, conducting extensive outreach,
coordinating and supporting various community chronic disease-related programs and services as well as taking a lead in program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilitiesinclude:
Liaise and network with community agencies, leaders, and members around chronic disease prevention and management
Outreach to various healthcare providers, internal and external
Promote diabetes education and other chronic disease-related program, including tele-ophthalmology - in person, on social media, FHC’s website, in community events and fairs, to encourage referrals, recruit program participants and create general community awareness about FHC and the services we provide
Support the delivery of chronic disease education sessions on/offsite
Coordinate the full team’s chart audit, program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
Gather and organize and analyze data (including health equity), maintain accurate records, complete and submit regular progress and evaluation reports
Address queries and answer phone calls and correspondence pertinent to the Chronic Disease services and programs
Support the tracking of emergency food cards, transportation support and interpretation services across the full team
Complete all administrative duties associated with this role
Cross-collaborate with colleagues and providers within the organization
Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision and engagement of volunteers
Participate in internal/ external committees, as required
Promote and support attainment of organizational vision, goals and objectives
Other duties as directed by Manager, Chronic Disease and Mental Health or designate
University degree and/or a combination of post-secondary education and experience
Demonstrated community outreach and engagement skills
Able to work with people from diverse communities
Team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills; with high ability to exercise valuable judgment and tact
Proven presentation, facilitation and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook) and Canva; knowledge and experience in PS Suite (electronic medical records system) an asset
Proven capacity for initiative taking and ability to carry projects to completion with minimum supervision; ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to collect and analyze community data for the use of program promotion and development (e. g. statistics and health equity data)
Demonstrated ability to access community resources: familiarity with the communities being served across the three sites: Flemingdon, Thorncliffe and Fairview
Ability to speak another language other than English an asset
Weencourageapplicationsfromindividualswhocanidentifywiththediversecommunitiesweserve. We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will receive anacknowledgement.Pleasenotethatacriminalbackgroundcheck(Vulnerablesector)willbeconducted for this position. InaccordancewiththeOntarioHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct, 2005,accommodationwillbeprovidedinallpartsofthehiringprocess.Applicantsneedtomaketheirneedsknown in advance. Please note that FHC does not use Artificial Intelligence in their recruitment process.
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📌 Chronic Disease & Mental Health Service Worker (Manitoba)
🏢 Alliance for Healthier Communities
📍 Manitoba