Durham Community Health Centre

Healthcare

YouthOutreachWorker

CA$50–61k Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Pickering, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Youth Outreach Worker at Durham Community Health Centre. Skills: Outreach, Advocacy, Health promotion, Harm reduction. Provide outreach to youth. Support at-risk youth”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Crisis Management Skills

Eligibility Requirements

Travel regularly within Durham, Use own vehicle, Work some evening shifts, Work some weekend shifts

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

35 Hours per week, Experience driving larger vehicles is an asset, Valid driver's license required, Full vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory

Nice to Have

Experience driving larger vehicles is an asset

What You'll Do.

Provide outreach to youth

Support at-risk youth

Assist clients advocating for needs

Assist navigating health and social service system

Deliver group and individual support

Provide relevant treatment/service referrals

Provide health promotion/prevention education

Provide harm reduction education

Assist clients with needed paperwork

Accompany clients to medical appointments

Assist clients develop capacities

Maintain partnerships with community organizations

Develop new partnerships with community organizations

Promote health promotion/harm reduction education

Promote awareness and linkages to support services

Compile confidential data

Enter confidential data

Report confidential data

Complete necessary reports

Submit necessary reports

Participate in planning program evaluation

Participate as team member

Participate in program planning

Participate in team meetings

Participate in case conferences

Network with internal partners

Network with community partners

Ensure optimal continuum of health & social services

Maintain professional competencies

Develop professional competencies

Perform other related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Inter-professional team; Community network; Agency team structure; Internal and community partners

Communication Scope

Effective Communication Skills

Full Job Description

**Position Title: Youth Outreach Worker** **Employment Status:** Full-time; Permanent (benchmark candidate identified) **Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: June 8, 2026** , at 5:00pm **Hours of Work/Schedule: **35 Hours per week **Salary Range:** Annualized salary range of $50,191.00 - $60,542.00, commensurate on skills and experience plus Group Benefits & HOOPP **Position Reports to:** Manager, Integrated Care and Experience **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. It's 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. DCHC’s 2023 – 2026 Strategic Goals · Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does · Evolve Progra

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