Oral Health Peer Support Assistant

In partnership with Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) staff and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental staff, the Oral Health Peer Support Assistant will provide outreach, linkages and information specific to oral health in the communities of Woolwich and Wellesley Townships. The Oral Health Peer Support Assistant will promote the Healthy Smiles Ontario program specifically, and the Region of Waterloo Public Health Dental program generally.

0.56FTE (works to 7hrs a day over 3 days)

Specific Duties

1. Promote Healthy Smiles Ontario through:
   1. Direct contact with community members, community partners with links to low income families and community health centre staff
   2. Distribution of Healthy Smiles Ontario promotional material
2. Promote Oral Health through:
   1. General and targeted oral health awareness and education in group settings, community health fairs and individual interactions with f...