Outreach Youth Worker

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 Reports to: Manager Black Health & Wellness
Primary Location: Oshawa/Pickering (with flexibility to travel/transition between any of DCHC locations)

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.

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
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.

Outreach and Support
Active outreach in the community to support at-risk youth assist clients in advocating for their needs and assist in navigating the health and social service system.
Deliver group and individual support relevant treatment/service referrals health promotion/prevention and harm reduction education.
Assist clients with needed paperwork such as applications for birth certificates health cards medical appointments support applications as may be required.
Accompany clients to medical appointments as may be required to provide support.
Assist clients to develop their capacities around health promotion/treatment/medical scheduling and health and wellness taking into consideration the relevant social determinants of health for each individual.
Community engagement collaboration and partnership building:
~ Maintain current and develop new partnerships with community organizations networks and service providers who work with the assigned priority client population to promote relevant health promotion/harm reduction education awareness and linkages to support services.

Routinely compile enter and report confidential data at agency and funders request. Network with internal and community partners to ensure an optimal continuum of health & social services through all stages of relevant health promotion/education support care and treatment.
Adheres to and applies organization-wide policies and practices in support of organizational health and performance management;
Health & Safety
~ Ensures work performed are in a safe and healthy manner in keeping with the Agencys obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety (OHSA) legislation and as guided through the Agencys Health & Safety program.

May be in contact with individuals and families in crisis as a result of mental health issues and whom may be using substances and/or are not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves.
# May be placed in life-threatening situations for others such as instances of attempted suicide violence or other mental health and physical health related risks requiring crisis management protocols.

Completion of a formal 2-year post-Secondary program at a Community College(Health/Social Services)..
At least one (1) year of experience in working in a community setting is required.
Thorough knowledge and experience of assigned client population relevant program/services harm reduction health education and peer support models are required.
Strong knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities and relevant vulnerable sector clients.
Experience working with newcomers including racialized communities.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the local health and social service sector government programs and current legislation that may affect clients.
Strong commitment to health promotion and community development.
Excellent knowledge of MS computer applications and other office related software.
Ability to work some evening and/or weekend shifts.
Valid drivers license is required and experience driving larger vehicles is an asset. Required to travel regularly within Durham and surrounding area using own vehicle.

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. 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).

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.