TFT - Community Outreach Coordinator

Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor Essex County; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to enhance health initiatives for underserved populations. This role involves liaising with agencies, conducting outreach programs, and developing educational materials. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social sciences, experience in health promotion, and skills in community engagement. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in public health.

Qualifications

• 3 years of health promotion/community outreach experience in diverse settings.
• Experience in program development and awareness campaigns.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented approach and concurrent disorders.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with community agencies to identify outreach opportunities.
• Conduct community needs assessments and analyze findings.
• Coordinate the planning and evaluation of educational outreach programs.

Skills

Community engagement

Knowledge of social determinants of health

Group facilitation skills

Experience with marginalized populations

Bilingualism

Education

University degree in biological or social sciences

Master’s degree

Job description

TEMPORARY UNTIL MARCH 31, 2026

As a CMHA Health Centre multidisciplinary team member, the Community Outreach Coordinator works to improve the health of individuals, populations and communities informed by key data sets including client, agency and community-based surveys, performance expectations outlined within related funding agreements, the needs of identified priority population(s) and the social determinants of health.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Liaise with community agencies and groups to identify possible outreach opportunities.
• Conduct and/or work in partnership to conduct community needs assessments, and analyze assessment findings.
• Ensures that monthly, annual and other required reporting documentation are completed for the health centre and other community/partner initiatives.
• Identifies funding opportunities and assist in proposal development.
• Provides minor assessment and educational counselling for clients in health‑related programs as needed.
• Use health promotion theories and strategies to develop health promotion education and community initiatives that meet identified needs for priority populations.
• Identify population demographics.
• Identify language preferences/barriers and other EDI components.
• Coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and outreach materials, workshops and programs.
• Identify emerging issues in the delivery of primary care services to high risk, vulnerable populations/neighborhoods e.g. homeless/precariously housed, newcomers/immigrants, agri‑food workers, substance misuse, designated high priority neighborhoods.
• Develop/Coordinate programming that reaches these high risk, vulnerable populations.
• Identify key drivers of health inequities and develop/implement strategies to support improvement initiatives to address inequities.
• Support the delivery of culturally competent care.
• Develop organizational capabilities to meet patient needs and preferences.

Training

• Develop and deliver education workshops to target populations and service agencies based on community needs assessment and emerging issues.
• Involve community partner agencies, health care providers, service users, and stakeholders in the planning and delivery of educational/program materials and services.
• Provide training to the trainers in other related programs.

EDUCATION & SKILLS:

University degree in biological, social, behavioural sciences or health promotion or education. Master’s degree considered an asset.

Three (3) year’s health promotion/community outreach experience in diverse community settings.

Experience working with marginalized populations, specifically clients with moderate to severe mental health concerns.

Knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health and the relationship to the health and wellbeing of individuals.

Experience in program development.

Knowledge and experience in developing awareness campaigns.

Group facilitation skills.

Established relationships with community partnerships.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion knowledge.

Knowledge of community supports available to marginalized clients.

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Proven ability to effectively work within short timelines.

Knowledge of Recovery Orientated Approach and Concurrent Disorders.

Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level is considered an asset.

A valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle and proof of current insurance and licensing are required for this position.

Hours of Work: 35 hour work week. The agency’s regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexible hours are required to meet client and service needs.

Salary range: Grade 9, $37.84 – $44.81 per hour (Per 2022 - 2026 Collective Agreement).

Posting Deadline: Friday January 9, 2026 @ 4:30pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment at CMHA-WECB. We are however, unable to respond to individual calls. Only those individuals selected for consideration will be contacted for next steps. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that candidacy for positions will require you to be authorized to work in Canada.

Please note that a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check is required as a condition of employment for all roles with CHMA-WECB.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and experiences, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen CMHA. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].