Outreach Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Description

Position Title : Youth Outreach Worker Black Health & Wellness

Employment Status : Full-time; Temporary until March 31st 2026

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates : November 7 2025 at 5 : 00pm

Position Status : This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Hours of Work / Schedule : 35 Hours per week

Salary Range : Annualized salary range of $50191.00 - $60542.00 commensurate on skills and experience plus participation in HOOPP.

Position Reports to : Manager Black Health & Wellness

Primary Location : Oshawa / Pickering (with flexibility to travel / transition between any of DCHC locations)

Organization

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated accessible and equitable community-based primary care wellness services and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous Black the 2SLGBTQI Community Newcomers to Canada Seniors and Unattached patients (i.e. those without a family doctor) to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care but preventive care as well.

At DCHC we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians nurse practitioners nurses counselors dietitians outreach workers medical secretaries and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

Its an exciting time to be joining DCHC while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying expanding and leveraging our Strategic Plan Theory of Change Brand Client Stories and Resources.

DCHCsStrategic Goals

• Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does
• Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHCs Priority Populations
• Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity
• Enhance DCHCs Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region
• Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment Retention and Development

Position Overview

The Outreach Worker will provide outreach to youth (12-21) who may be at-risk vulnerable and marginalized. The Outreach Worker will support clients in advocating for their needs and assist with navigating the social service system. This position will coordinate design and deliver health promotion harm reduction life skills and education programs. They will provide support services and promote referrals to health care and social services. Additionally the Outreach Worker will collaborate within an inter-professional team of health professionals across the community network that influence the health environment targeted to clients as well as within the Agencys team structure in support of goals that align with and achieve the Agencys strategy Mission Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities :

Outreach and Support

Community engagement collaboration and partnership building :

General Administration

Other duties within scope of duties include :

1. Human Resources (HR)

2. Health & Safety

Working Conditions

Qualifications

Key Attributes include : Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency : Service oriented Initiative Results oriented Flexible / Adaptable Collaborative Effective Communication Skills Team Player Ability to manage risk within ones responsibility & accountability Ability to take Accountability. In addition the following are the role-specific attributes : Conceptual thinker; Efficient Alliance builder Creative & Innovative Thinker Analytical / Systematic Empathic and Crisis Management Skills.

Applications are encouraged from members identified of the four designated groups : women aboriginal peoples persons with disabilities and visible minorities .

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Application Process

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so that all employees have the opportunity to thrive. DCHC will comply with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and any other applicable legislation. Accessibility : If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations please contact our Talent and Culture team at or by email to

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50191 - 60542