Outreach Worker - Full Time (x2)

Together, we do amazing things every day.

Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day!

Your Opportunity:

The Outreach Worker will engage in case management, system navigation, and provide direct support by connecting with patients in the community and in their homes. You will work closely with the Social Worker to develop, implement, and support the execution of personalized care plans, accompany patients to appointments, and ensure that they receive the care they need. The role requires initiative, a deep commitment to patient care, and a passion for improving outcomes for individuals facing complex health and social challenges. As the role and team evolve, you will help shape the direction and impact of our outreach efforts.

Do you…

• Embrace opportunities to develop professionally in a progressive, collaborative, and highly engaged multi-disciplinary health team
• Understand and respond to the social determinants of health, working toward greater health equity
• Have an anti-oppressive practice, embracing the diversity of our community, including race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity
• Appreciate the flexibility of providing telephone, video and in-person care, with potential to have a hybrid work in office/work from home schedule.

If so, we are looking for a future colleague who has…

• A Diploma or Degree in Social Work or other health or health equity related discipline and/or significant experience in a related field such as Peer Support, Community Health, Gerontology, Health Equity, Disability or Addictions.
• Registered and in good standing with a professional college preferred, but not required (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO)
• Experience in health and/or community/social service settings.
• Experience working with diverse partners in Hamilton or other communities. Expertise or additional training in addressing social determinants of health, health equity, addictions, gerontology and mental health.
• Experience and/or training in de-escalation and/or non-violent crisis intervention.
• Experience as a consumer or caregiver to an individual with chronic and complex health issues.

Why join the HFHT?

• Multi-Sector Pension Plan
• Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance
• Generous professional development time and funding allocations
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including options for a hybrid work model

Summary:

Classification: Union (CUPE)

Primary Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Multi-Site: Yes

FTE: 1.0 FTE (x2 full-time positions)

Employee Class: Full-Time

Date Available: ASAP

Salary: $54, 891(Under Review)

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter by email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Note:

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.