Program Assistant, Wellness

Program Assistant, Wellness Services

Reporting to the Manager of Wellness Services, working primarily out of two office locations, Campbellford and Brighton with some travel to our Cobourg office, assists in the development and implementation of Wellness programs and services, client assessments and support, volunteer management, and program evaluation. Communicates effectively with agency staff, volunteers, other health care services and the general public.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the mandated Wellness programs within the mission of the agency.
• Develops new Wellness programs responsive to community needs.
• Participates in client assessments and volunteer recruitment, placement, support and evaluation.
• Collaborates in the public relations activities of the agency.
• Actively participates and complies with the Health & Safety Program of the agency.
• Commits to meeting the privacy obligations and requirements of the agency as a custodian of Personal Health Information.
• Communicates effectively with agency staff, other agencies and the public.
• Commits to professional self-development and personal wellness.

Key Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Diploma or certificate in Social Services, Volunteer Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of two years direct or related experience
• Experience in client centered care planning
• Work well independently and part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• Effective client assessment skills
• Computer skills in MS office and data bases
• Ability to work at multiple tasks with multiple interruptions
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community support sector
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience working with volunteers is an asset
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector is an asset

Qualified applicants are asked to submit, a detailed resume by 4:00 pm Feb. 9th, 2024 to Indeed online

Community Care Northumberland is a non-profit, multi-service, volunteer-based community support organization serving residents of Northumberland County.
www.commcare.ca

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CCN will provide accommodation in all parts of the hiring process as required, upon request from applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-09