The Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) requires a HEALTH EDUCATOR  – Full Time-Temporary (35 hours per week, 12-month maternity leave contract) (JOB REFERENCE #HE-4-24)

 Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Health Promotion team and BANA staff. The Health Educator is responsible for facilitating/performing health promotion and wellness education planning and implementation activities; participating in skills and capacity building activities; participating health promotion presentations, workshops and health fairs, in an effective and efficient manner; providing consumer-oriented eating disorder information and reference material within the community using print and electronic resources; participating in continuing education and forums.                                                                                                          

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and updates presentations for schools and community as requested during flexible times
• Represents BANA at health fairs and forums
• Represents BANA on committees related to health promotion goals at BANA
• Recruits, oversees, trains and schedules volunteers for a variety of roles
• Responsible for organizing Eating Disorders Awareness Week in collaboration with staff to educate, engage and create awareness in the community and beyond
• Social Media outreach with the Communications and Public Relations Lead i.e. designing posts, uploading photos at events, IG lives and organizing panels
• Provides training to community organizations
• Identifies and develops eating disorder wellness and education initiatives based on needs of particular populations.
• Identifies opportunities to develop collaborative partnerships and linkages with a diverse array of stakeholders and sector champions in the community, clinical, health administration, partner organizations and government divisions.
• Works collaboratively with a diverse array of stakeholders and sector champions in the community.
• Participates in community networks that address specific community eating disorder health issues 
• Advocates on behalf of community resources to access opportunities/resources for capacities and skills related to eating disorders.
• Participates in the identification and development of health events/forums/opportunities that foster shared learning and capacity building.
• Implements a variety of health promotion strategies including health education, social marketing, population health and community development in order to foster individual self-awareness
• Provides eating disorder promotion strategies with cultural competence and ethno cultural sensitivity.
• Provide a monthly board report to the Executive Director of updates
• Participate in EDO-Prevention work as requested and support the Eating Disorders Prevention Specialist
• Act as the Vendor Coordinator for YQG TogetherFest
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Participates in research and statistical reporting

• Participates in community based participatory research and/or quality initiatives.
• Participates in collecting statistical reporting, including statistics required by BANA

Participates in forums

• Presents at conferences, seminars and workshops
• Seeks out opportunities to publish research findings in collaboration with research partners
• Precepts students from variety of community health programs. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Education

• Completion of graduate degree in health related discipline or recognized equivalent required, or Bachelor’s Degree plus additional education and related years of experience

Experience

• At minimum, over 3 years practical and related experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in a mental health setting with a focus on children, youth and adults
• Experience required in health promotion, health education, or child/youth education,
• Experience with related  mental health areas and community development preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups and stakeholders
• Clean driver’s abstract and a current and valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License with reliable transportation to support travel throughout Windsor-Essex County

Additional Skills:

• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skill
• Facilitation skills and ability to drive consensus across different sectors both in-person and virtually
• Knowledge and experience of health promotion, population health, community development principles, as well as the determinants of health required.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, making the best use of own skills and expertise and those of colleagues is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other program staff and community practitioners in order to provide activities, programs and services required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate in a thorough, clear and timely manner required.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for the innate strengths of individuals and communities required.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of specific communities and a response to their needs required.
• Understanding/knowledge of conventional/alternative health practices and how these practices may relate to health and wellness and cultural diversity are required

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Well-developed presentation, networking and marketing skills;
• Demonstrated patience for both telephone and person-to-person situations;
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Sound judgment and diplomacy are key competencies
• Computer literacy with developed skills and experience in various software applications including word processing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and varied work assignments with accuracy and flexibility and in a timely fashion;
• Ability to work independently under tight time restraints and establish priorities;
• Flexibility and ability to take initiative in responding to needs as they arise;
• Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend events/presentations
• Knowledge and sensitivity to work in a culturally diverse environment;
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to function as part of a team and/or independently;
• Creative, and exhibit a good sense of humour;
• Very good attendance record;
• Good performance record.
• Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements

Additional Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in person and virtually
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all level
• Follow and uphold all BANA policies, procedures, and practice
• Must be able to provide a valid police clearance (vulnerable persons)
• This position may also require representation at community and agency events including fundraising, Bingo’s or other BANA events as scheduled

The Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) is a not-for-profit, registered charity, community-based organization servicing Windsor Essex County. Since 1983, BANA has been committed to the provision of specialized treatment, education and support services for individuals affected, directly and indirectly by eating disorders.

Please forward inquiries to:

Health Educator Position (#HE-4-24)
c/o Human Resources
Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA)
1500 Ouellette Ave. Suite 100
Windsor, ON.
N8X 1K7
Fax: (519) 969-0227
E: info@bana.ca

Please select only one form of submission.
Efiles are accepted in MSWord or .pdf formats only.
Closing Date: Friday May 17 @ 12 noon

Note: We wish to thank all applicants, but only those qualified for an interview will be contacted.