COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

PERMANENT FULLTIME – FTE 1.0

37.5 HOURS/WEEK The Community Health Worker (CHW) is an integral member of the Inter-professional Primary Care Team (IPCT) at the Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Community Health Centre (CCCKL CHC). The CHW strengthens connections between clients, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure individuals and families receive coordinated and equitable care.

Working collaboratively with the Health Promoter, Wellness Program Coordinator, and other IPCT members, the CHW assists clients in navigating health and social systems, promotes equitable access to services, and supports the overall well-being of the community.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist clients in navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments, completing forms, and connecting with appropriate health and social services.
- Work with the IPCT to identify clients requiring additional support and follow up to ensure coordinated care.
- Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients understand and manage chronic conditions, preventive care, and treatment plans.
- Conduct proactive outreach to engage individuals and families who may experience barriers to accessing primary care.
- Promote awareness of CHC programs and community-based health and wellness resources.
- Build trusting relationships with clients through culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
- Collaborate with the Wellness team to deliver community health education and engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to outreach strategies that complement existing programs and health promotion priorities of the CHC and advocate for clients by identifying and addressing barriers to care.
- Collect and maintain accurate data on outreach activities, client interactions, and identified community needs.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

- A college diploma or undergraduate degree in Community Health, Public Health, Social Work, Social Service Work, Community Development, or a related discipline.




- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and independently as needed.
- Experience working in community health, social services, or primary care environments is preferred.
- Additional training in systems navigation, cultural safety, or trauma-informed practice is considered an asset.
- Mental Health First Aid or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an asset.

COMPENSATION: The wage range for this exciting opportunity is $26.89 – $29.44 per hour.Selected candidates will be appropriately placed on the organizations wage grid based on skill, knowledge and experience.*

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhances the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.
- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca – careers.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:



To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence by

August 19, 2026 4pm Est.

Quoting File # 26-F-23

to:

[email protected]

21 Angeline Street North

Lindsay, ON K9V 5B7

This position is newly created as a result of approved funding, in accordance with posting and disclosure requirements.

WHY JOIN US

At Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to participate in meaningful community work, and make a positive impact every day. Join us to experience a supportive, welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal chance employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace in which all individuals have access in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation. The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Please note that AI is not used to screen candidates or make decisions regarding their suitability for any role..

Cross Posted Internal and External August 6, 2026

📌 Community Health Worker – Full Time (Kawartha Lakes)
🏢 Community Care City of Kawartha lakes
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