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Family Home Visitor Position
Full Time (1.0) Term Family Home Visitor Position with HB/HC Program in Family Health Department. This term can end with two (2) weeks written notice. CUPE Local 1559 position.
The incumbent provides home visiting to childbearing and childrearing families in the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children home visiting program in order to support family
strengths and positive interaction between parents and children. The family home visitor will work with families to increase knowledge and skill in parenting and child safety, promote
the healthy growth and development as well as assist families to link with resources in the community. The family home visitor works within a multi-disciplinary environment, and is
mentored and supported by the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Public Health Nurse and adheres to the policies and procedures of the Health Unit.
Location:
- Brockville Office, serving Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties
Requirements:
- Peer educator experience in providing parenting support and information to mothers or fathers prenatally and with children to age six (6).
- Experience providing care to children birth to age six.
- Experience /comfort with providing services in a home based model
- Understanding of violence in intimate relationships and its impact on families and children
- Ability to manage self as a resource with in healthy limits. Manages time, commitments, stress, conflicts and responsibilities.
- Self direction to identify and meet learning needs
- Understand and value the goals of the HB/HC program
- This position requires a valid driver’s licence and proof is required after hire;
- A reliable car is required for this position;
- Criminal Record Check;
- Influenza Immunization will be required (deadline to be determined).
Preferred:
- Triple P Training- Primary Care Level 3 and/or Standard Level 4
Salary Range:
- $32,083 to $35,898 Annual (1.0 FTE), Comprehensive benefit package
Start Date:
- January 4, 2010 until December 31, 2010
Apply by:
- Covering letter with resume must be received by 4:30 pm on
Monday, November 23, 2009
Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to
hr@healthunit.org
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency.
We will be contacting only those
candidates selected for an interview. We regret we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries.
Computer Support Specialist
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit an opening for a Computer Support Specialist in the
Brockville Office. This is a full-time, one-year temporary, non-union position starting February 2010. Visit
www.healthunit.org to learn more about us.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the
Computer Support Specialist, will provide both telephone and face-to-face support in Microsoft Office 2007 to Health Unit Staff. Secondary responsibilities include support to other members of the IT team. Provides support on computer-related activities within all Health Unit offices, and will maintain an effective and efficient computer environment.
Requirements:
- Secondary School Graduate;
- Post secondary diploma/degree in computer sciences/data processing or related discipline;
- Minimum five (5) years experience working in a user support position;
- Teaching experience in both a one on one environment, and with groups;
- Sensitivity to different learning styles and learning needs;
- Experience working with end user hardware/software support; and with users at various levels of computer expertise;
- State-of-the-art knowledge in microcomputers and their associated hardware, software, communications and repair/support options,
including but not limited to Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Windows 2000/XP, and ACCPAC;
- Must have well-developed oral and written communication skills, and excellent listening skills;
- Precision and attention to detail are essential;
- Solid problem-solving abilities; ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills, with capacity to relate to individuals of different ages and different needs;
- Excellent keyboarding and file management skills;
- Operational knowledge of most office equipment;
- Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision;
- Flexibility, reliability, show initiative and good judgement;
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle;
- Criminal Record Check;
- Up-to-date immunization, including annual influenza;
- Travel to other Health Unit Offices will be required.
Salary Range:
- $47,519 to $55,709 Annual (1.0 FTE),
plus twelve (12) percent in lieu of benefits and six (6) percent vacation pay
Apply by:
- Covering letter with resume must be received by 4:30 pm on
Monday, November 16, 2009
Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to
hr@healthunit.org
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency.
We will be contacting only those
candidates selected for an interview. We regret we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries.
Medical Officer of Health
for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Brockville
Office
We are located between Kingston and Ottawa and serve a population of approximately 160,000 in a 5,000 square
kilometer area that includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City of Brockville, County of Lanark,
and the Towns of Smiths Falls, Gananoque and Prescott. Visit
www.healthunit.org to learn more about us.
The Medical Officer of Health is the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Unit and responsible to the Board of Health for effectively managing the Health Unit, implementing Board policy and advising the Board on all
matters relating to the protection and promotion of the health of the residents.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Effective and efficient management of health unit staff,
services and programs, subject to the general direction of the Board;
- Ensuring that effective internal financial
controls are present;
- Ensuring that the legislated responsibilities,
under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and other relevant
legislation, are effectively discharged;
- Advising the Board on matters of policy and
issues relating to the health of the population;
- Providing leadership to staff in the fields of
health protection and promotion, and in the planning and evaluation of
services and programs;
- Providing leadership and advice to the community
on disease prevention and health promotion;
- Working with other community agencies in the
promotion of the health of the population;
- Providing an ongoing assessment of the health
needs of the population;
- Responding to health issues in community
emergencies;
- Acting as secretary to the Board of Health.
Requirements:
- Valid licence to practice medicine in Ontario;
- Academic qualifications in Public Health and Community Medicine;
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills;
- Experience in the field of community medicine or public health.
Preferred Qualification:
- Fellowship in Community Medicine of the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or its
equivalent.
Salary Range:
- According to MOHLTC/OMA 2009 salary grid $235,000 to $ 275,000, five weeks vacation to start
Apply by:
- Application letter with resume must be received by 4:30 p.m. November 16, 2009
Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to
hr@healthunit.org
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The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health
Unit is located between Kingston and Ottawa serving a population
of approximately 160,000 in a 6,369 square kilometre area. This
area includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City
of Brockville, County of Lanark, and the Towns of Smiths Falls,
Gananoque and Prescott. We are in a picturesque area, nestled
between Ottawa and Kingston, and offer rural and small-town
living within easy reach of world-class cities. Learn more about
us by exploring our website. |
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