Support older adults through social prescribing with the City of Swift Current, using listening skills and community connections. This is a half-time contract role.
The Community Connector implements an 18-month social prescribing pilot funded by Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism. You will accept referrals, work one-on-one with older adults, and connect participants with practical and emotional support. The role also builds community capacity through collaboration with community groups, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and other health partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept referrals from health care providers and other sources
- Support older adults through one-on-one health and well-being work
- Connect participants with community groups and services
- Collaborate with health partners on local assessments
- Support sustainable and inclusive community connections
Requirements:
- Experience with case management and care planning
- Experience supporting older adults, families, and caregivers
- Solid listening, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion
- Valid recent criminal record and vulnerable person checks
Bring sound judgment, documentation skills, and collaborative community practice to older adult social prescribing in Swift Current.
📌 Social Prescribing Community Connector (Swift Current)
🏢 Swift Current
📍 Swift Current
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