Community Health Worker

Job Responsibility: 1 FTE Thunder Bay Site One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Community Health Worker, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide supports for clients to improve health and well-being, reduce social isolation through the delivery of programs and connect clients with long-term services in the community. The Community Health Worker works closely with the inter-professional care team and community partners to support clients with their needs and goals related to the determinants of health. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Honours Bachelor degree in Social Work or other relevant post-secondary education
• Two to three years of experience in a community service setting.
• Ability to effectively engage, assess and support clients with complex and multiple health and/or social needs to access programs, services and resources that address their needs.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and advocate for services to support clients in their care.
• Strong understanding of community needs and resources, including mental health and addictions systems, community resources, government services and non-traditional services.
• A strong understanding of the determinants of health framework.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health, socio-economic and cultural issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (vulnerably housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Demonstrated experience with de-escalation of difficult situations and developing risk assessments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an inter-professional team.
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and to travel to communities and locations served by NorWest Community Health Centres.
• A current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

How to Apply: Please visit The deadline for applicants is Wednesday, November 29 at 4:30p.m. This position will remain open until filled. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to: Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL NorWest Community Health Centres 525 Simpson Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6 FAX: 622-7637 Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported. NWCHC's is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.