Durham Community Health Centre

Healthcare

YouthOutreachWorker

CA$50–61k Oshawa, 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: Youth outreach, Harm reduction, Client support, Community engagement. Provide outreach to youth. Support at-risk youth”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Crisis Management Skills; Analytical; Systematic

Eligibility Requirements

Travel required, Use own vehicle, Evening/weekend shifts

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Support at-risk youth, Advocate for client needs, Navigate health and social service system, Deliver group and individual support, Provide health promotion/prevention education, Provide harm reduction education, Assist clients with paperwork, Accompany clients to medical appointments, Develop client capacities, Maintain community partnerships, Develop community partnerships, Compile and report confidential data, Complete and submit reports, Participate in program evaluation, Participate in team functions, Network with internal partners, Network with community partners, Maintain professional competencies, Adhere to organizational policies, Apply established compliance measures, Work in a safe and healthy manner, Adhere to H&S protocols, Excellent advocacy skills, Excellent negotiation skills, Commitment to health promotion, Commitment to community development, Ability to work evening/weekend shifts, Valid driver's license, Travel regularly within Durham, Service oriented, Initiative, Flexible/Adaptable, Effective Communication Skills, Ability to manage risk, Ability to take Accountability, Conceptual Efficient, Alliance builder, Creative & Innovative Thinker, Analytical/Systematic, Empathic, Crisis Management Skills, Full vaccination against COVID-19

Nice to Have

Experience driving larger vehicles

What You'll Do.

Provide outreach to youth

Support at-risk youth

Assist clients advocating for needs

Assist clients navigating service system

Coordinate health promotion programs

Design health promotion programs

Deliver health promotion programs

Coordinate harm reduction programs

Design harm reduction programs

Deliver harm reduction programs

Coordinate life skills programs

Design life skills programs

Deliver life skills programs

Coordinate education programs

Design education programs

Deliver education programs

Provide support services

Promote referrals to health care

Promote referrals to social services

Collaborate within inter-professional team

Collaborate within agency team

Active outreach in community

Deliver group support

Deliver individual support

Provide relevant treatment referrals

Provide relevant service referrals

Assist clients with applications

Accompany clients to appointments

Assist clients develop capacities

Maintain partnerships with organizations

Develop partnerships with organizations

Promote education and awareness

Promote linkages to support services

Compile confidential data

Enter confidential data

Report confidential data

Complete necessary reports

Submit reports to sources

Participate in planning evaluation

Participate in program planning

Participate in team meetings

Participate in case conferences

Network with internal partners

Network with community partners

Ensure continuum of services

Maintain professional competencies

Develop professional competencies

Perform other related duties

Adhere to organization policies

Apply employment principles

Ensure work is healthy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Inter-professional team; Agency team structure; Community network

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Full Job Description

**Position Title: Youth Outreach Worker** **Employment Status:** Full-time; Temporary, **LOA coverage for 6months** **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 participation in 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 Program

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