Community Health Worker Full-Time, Contract Position to March 31, 2027

Salary Range: $59,670 - $70,200

Benefits include:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

This position will operate as part of the HART Hub. The HART Hub is an initiative of East Toronto Health Partners Ontario Health Team (ETHP OHT) led by South Riverdale Community Health Centre and St. Michael's Homes with support from Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Gerstein Crisis Centre, The Neighbourhood Group, Michael Garron Hospital, Alpha House, Fontbonne Ministries, The Salvation Army, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, Woodgreen Community Services, Comprehensive Treatment Clinic and The Neighbourhood Organization.

The Community Health Worker will support individuals who have substance use and mental health issues, are homeless and/or precariously housed, and who may benefit from information and referrals, as well as individuals who require immediate intervention or support accessing programs and services. The Community Health Worker is responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating daily groups and workshops, providing brief case management support, informal counseling, information and referrals, accompaniments, outreach, and will work collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members and service providers, partners, as well as with service users.



This position will be required to work some flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends and will also be involved in outreach work. This position is expected to work onsite.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate daily group programming with an emphasis on wellness, skill development, creative expression, strengthening social networks, and goal setting

Work collaboratively with other team members and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences/care planning

Provide supportive counselling, education and referrals to health and social services

Accompany clients to medical appointments, court, community programs and other appointments as needed

Assess, respond to and manage overdose events; provide overdose prevention education and support

De-escalate conflict with or among participants, according to established protocols

Provide harm reduction information to service users and ensure safe disposal of used equipment in accordance with established protocols

Work on community engagement and capacity building through outreach and community events

Attend mandatory training as applicable

Collaborate within own team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups

Work in collaboration with community partners and emergency responders to provide seamless care to target groups

All other duties as required

Qualifications

Post-Secondary education from a recognized University or College

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy certification an asset

Motivational Interviewing training an asset

3 – 5 years working in a community health care setting with people who use drugs

Experience planning, facilitating, and evaluating groups and/or workshops

Familiarity with evidence-based interventions and curriculum-based programming

Brief case management experience





Strong understanding of community-based service provision including ability to identify and connect with appropriate community-based services/resources

Extensive knowledge and ability to apply and integrate mental health, harm reduction and crisis services and systems

Excellent understanding of impacts of systemic oppression on marginalized individuals and communities

Excellent understanding of principles of community development and experience applying these principles in work settings

Proven experience with overdose response and training in/experience with oxygen and Naloxone administration

Physical ability to provide support in an overdose situation

Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others

Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to actively and accurately listen

Non-judgmental and willing to learn

Police clearance documentation will be required for employment

Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

The deadline for internal applicants is September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for external applicants is September 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal prospect employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are Black, Indigenous and Racialized and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for screening, assessing, or selecting applications. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.

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📌 Community Health Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 South Riverdale Community Health Centre
📍 Winnipeg