Community Health Worker – (Preventive Care Team)

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health center in Toronto is seeking a Community Health Worker for its Preventive Care Team. This temporary full-time position focuses on providing proactive health care through culturally responsive interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience in community healthcare and a passion for improving access to health services. Responsibilities include client assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with community partners. The role requires strong problem-solving and organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in community healthcare.
• 2+ years of experience with high priority communities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered screening, consultation, and assessment.
• Develop holistic health prevention care plans with clients.
• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of programs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Client-centered Approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronic Health Records

Job description

• Community Health Worker – (Preventive Care Team)
• Temporary Full Time Position: 35 hours per week

LAMP Community Health Centre is seeking a Community Health Worker focusing on Preventive Care who will be working on the High Priority Communities Strategy project. This is a temporary contract position starting in November 2023 which is primarily focused on providing upstream and proactive health care for high priority communities through locally informed, culturally responsive interventions to improve access to health and wraparound, social service related supports. This role will report to the Project Manager, High Priorities Engagement Team Mississauga.

• Provide client-centered screening, consultation and assessment by recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks.
• Collaboratively develop holistic health prevention care plans with clients, and make referrals to internal and external service providers to support in meeting their health and wellness goals.
• Lead activities related to the development, implementation and evaluation of health prevention initiatives, procedures, best-practices and protocols.
• Establish efficient referral pathways to community resources, develop outcome measures, and ongoing evaluation of health prevention initiatives.
• Identify and build relationships with various community partners.
• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of the Preventative Care Program, other LAMP CHC and partnering programs.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to deliver health prevention programs and related initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for external partners regarding health prevention strategies that address behavioural risk factors contributing to chronic disease.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and integrate health promotion into programs and services across LAMP. • Engage regularly with Ontario Health (OH) and Ministry of Health (MOH) contacts as required to inform this work
• Provide learning opportunities to stakeholders, students, new hires, and colleagues.
• Facilitate teamwork and promote group effectiveness.
• Respect and include people of diverse backgrounds, as well as their perspectives.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with partner organizations, participate in outreach to promote LAMP’s programs, services and explore partnership opportunities.
• All other tasks and duties as assigned by the Program Manager
• 3+ years of relevant experience in community healthcare, health education and program development
• 2+ years of relevant experience working directly with high priority and at-risk communities, with knowledge of relevant services and community supports in Mississauga and surrounding areas is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in health studies, such as health science, health administration or kinesiology.
• Creative and passionate with a desire to learn, roll-up their sleeves and lead with a client centred approach and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to the changing needs of the organization.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence positive outcomes and successfully manage conflicts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives.
• Strong skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher) and navigate the internet/intranet environment
• Experience and accuracy using database applications (i.e. Electronic Health Records –Nightingale, funder databases, etc.)
• Ability to learn new software quickly and willingness to continuously develop technology skills.

Proficiency in the Following Computer Skills

• Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives.
• Strong skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher) and navigate the internet/intranet environment
• Experience and accuracy using database applications (i.e. Electronic Health Records –Nightingale, funder databases, etc.)
• Ability to learn new software quickly and willingness to continuously develop technology skills.

Working Conditions

• The hours may vary (day and evening), with shifts predominantly in the afternoon and evening.
• Manage clients with complex social and medical needs.
• May require independent work with variability in interdisciplinary supports.
• High caseloads - must be able to multitask, work in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment and make efficient decisions
• Travel to multiple locations for clinics, mobile clinics, and outreach. Driver’s license (G or G2) and vehicle recommended.
• Ability to effectively understand the appreciation of guiding fundamentals at LAMP, i.e. Health Promotion, Anti-Oppression; Harm Reduction and the principles of community-based practice. “Walk the talk.”
• There is an expectation for all employees to participate in two events per year for the agency; these events may be during the evening or on a weekend.

Physical Requirements

• Data entry, with long periods of time sitting stationary in front of a computer monitor while keyboarding.
• Ability to balance all job requirements in a busy atmosphere, including responding promptly to all communication.
• Frequent standing and sitting for extended periods of time and some occasional lifting may be required.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits, and maintains a clean working environment.
• Ensures full compliance with LAMP’s Health and Safety regulations and LAMP’s policies and procedures.

As part of our mandate for inclusivity, reasonable accommodations can be made for all incumbents to perform the described physical functions of the aforementioned job.

Location

How to apply:

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources:

• Subject │ Job Opening for Community Health Worker – Preventative Care
• Internal Deadline │ 5:00 pm on Tuesday May 20, 2025
• External Deadline │ 5:00 pm on Tuesday May 27, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.