Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time

**Position Title**:Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker

**Employment Status**:TemporaryFull-TimeContract until March 31, 2025

**Position Status**: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

**Hours of Work/Schedule**:Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week (includes one evening shift per week, Occasional weekend work)

**Position Reports To**:Manager, Health Equity and Priority Populations

**Director**:AVP ICE

**Salary Range**:Annualized salary range $50,191 - $60,542, commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in HOOPP.

**Primary Work Location**:Oshawa, ON; this position requires travel to provide services in the community and at all DCHC sites.

**Organization Overview**

Durham Community Health Centre is a recognized leader in redefining the experience of community-based health and wellness services. We provide access to high quality holistic and inclusive care that is responsive to the needs of the community and empowers individuals to enhance their own well-being.

Our name embodies what we do every day - we care. Caring for the health and wellness of our communities' residents is the cause that unites us. It shapes our thinking and guides our actions.

Durham Community Health Centre is a registered charitable organization providing a variety of free, community programs and services including: health promotion and wellness programs; primary care, counselling and mental health; diabetes education; Hepatitis C screening, treatment support, education and outreach; geriatric assessment & intervention; young parent support, youth programs, Indigenous programs; community development programs; and fundraising events which include developing charitable partnerships/sponsorships to fund programs.

In line with the CHC Model of Health and Wellbeing, our expert team works with our clients to provide holistic care, support, and wraparound services that empower clients to improve their health and wellness. We strive to be accessible to those in the community who face access barriers like culture, gender, geographic isolation, homelessness, language, physical disabilities, poverty, and race.

We are Durham Community Health Centre Care. Compassion. Community

**Position Overview**

The Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker will provide outreach to youth (12-21) who may be at-risk, vulnerable and marginalized. The Indigenous Youth 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 to Indigenous youth. They will provide support services and promote referrals to health care and social services. Additionally, the Indigenous Youth 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 Agency’s team structure, in support of goals that align with and achieve the Agency’s strategy, Mission, Vision and Values.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Outreach and Support_
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous communities, including children, youth, adults and families.
- Active outreach in the community to support at-risk Indigenous 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 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.
- Assist Indigenous Team with Programs and Events.
- 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.
- General Administration_
- Routinely compile, enter and report confidential data at agency and funder’s request. Client documentation is within two reporting systems.
- Ensure that all necessary reports are completed and submitted to the appropriate sources, meeting set deadlines.
- Participate in the planning of program evaluation initiatives.
- Participate as a team member in all team functions
- program planning, team meetings and case conferences. Network with internal and community partners to ensure an optimal continuum of health & social services through

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