Community Outreach Worker: Homelessness & Addiction Support

Durham Community Health Centre; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits

HOOPP

Job summary

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is seeking a HART Hub Outreach Worker to deliver client-centered, addiction-focused health services in the community. You will work with an interprofessional team to reach individuals experiencing homelessness or substance use challenges.

This full-time, permanent role requires travel between Oshawa and Whitby, with evenings and weekends possible. You will coordinate wraparound supports, document care, and participate in quality improvement and reporting

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal 2-year post-secondary program in Health/Social Services.
• Minimum 1 year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing support services.
• Current knowledge of community programs, services and resources.
• Highly organized and compassionate.
• Understanding and willingness to practice Covid-19 safety protocols.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license is required, and regular access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of Outreach support services, including short and long-term case management that promotes holis­tic wellbeing for those experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or in a crisis.
• Provide financial aid for short term personal services costs (prescriptions, transportation, food vouchers, etc.).
• Coordinate community and home visits; educate clients about tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Coordinate, support and facilitate Indigenous based programming.
• Keep detailed client records to provide quality care.
• Coordinate and submit expense claims to financial services.

Skills

Highly organized

Compassionate

Education

2-year health/social services program

Job description

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is seeking a HART Hub Outreach Worker to deliver client-centered, addiction-focused health services in the community. You will work with an interprofessional team to reach individuals experiencing homelessness or substance use challenges.

This full-time, permanent role requires travel between Oshawa and Whitby, with evenings and weekends possible. You will coordinate wraparound supports, document care, and participate in quality improvement and reporting