Title: Community Connector
Location: Moncton, NB
Employment status: Temporary Full-Time (End date March 31, 2024)
Salary: $34,462 - 43,078$/year
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2022 is seeking an Community Connector to join our team in New Brunswick Connection project.
We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
The incumbent will collaborate with the Project Manager and the Community Coordinators, the Community Connector will work one on one with seniors in person to help identify their needs as part of the Connection NB Projec and work with them to get connected to resources and services in the community. This pilot project is aimed at reducing social isolation and improving well-being in older adults in various communities in New Brunswick. When we say that you'll make a difference, it's not just a slogan - what you will do will have a direct impact on communities in New Brunswick where you will be an integral part of a team to support providing aid to those who are most in need. If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep on reading and apply!
In this role, you will:

• Visit with participants within the community to administer surveys and questionnaires.
• Engage participants in conversations that may highlight any challenges or issues in their life.
• Assist participants in personal goal exploration and identification.
• Link participants with volunteer organizations or community-based organizations.
• Assist in accompanying participants to resources/services, as needed.
• Promote local community events, programs, services, and activities to the participant and encourage their participation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including CRC, community medical and social support services to identify and/or create 'out of the box' solutions to address participants needs.
• Engage with organizations to increase number of partnerships, awareness of programs and improve depth of existing ones.
• Complete status reports and provide updated logs to the Community Coordinators and Project Manager

What we are looking for:

• A post-secondary education in a related field plus 1-2 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education designation that may be compatible with this role may include: Personal Support Work, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Gerontology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and other related designations.
• Experience advocating and mobilizing services for clients, using a person-centered approach.
• Experience working with seniors is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of community resources, health and social system in New Brunswick.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluent in English, French is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to explore participants needs and provide written reports of visits.
• Strong interpersonal skills and active listening skills.
• Valid driver's license with willingness to travel frequently within specified areas. Ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract. Access to a vehicle is mandatory.

Working conditions:

• This is a full-time position until 31-Mar-2024.
• Hybrid position with combination of home-based, in-office and community-based work.
• Travel to other locations in New Brunswick is expected.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) and vulnerable sector check.
• At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require, but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.
  

This position is open until filled, however qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified applicants who apply after the selection process has started, may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.
If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
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