School Health Promotion Specialist

Job title: School Health Promotion Specialist

Job description: Close Date

Nov. 10 2023

Location

Saanich Health Unit – Victoria, BC V8X 1L9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30-16:30

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$39.14 – $48.88

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Dec. 1 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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Reporting to the School Health Coordinator or designate, and working in the community setting and utilizing a population health approach, the School Health Promotion Specialist is a partnering change agent involved in planning, organizing, and evaluating regional school-based population health approaches that address healthy eating, food security, healthy active living, and health inequities that contribute to chronic disease within Vancouver Island.

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Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate degree in Arts, Science, or health related discipline from a recognized university.

Current practicing registration with the respective professional association.

One to three years of relevant experience which includes proven examples of community development work, social marketing, project management, and interdisciplinary partnering.

Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the school community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply community development principles while fostering excellent public relations.
• Ability to organize, set priorities with demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking and advocacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, and with limited supervision while maintaining collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability in facilitation and community capacity building.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software.

Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

2 full time School Health Promotion Specialist positions to support schools and school districts (SDs 61, 62, 63, 64) across the Capital Regional District area.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

BCGEU

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