Health Outreach Worker

Health Outreach Worker

Communicable Diseases, Public Health 

Status: (1) Full Time Regular

Salary Range: $73,850 - $92,313 per annum

Hiring Range: $73,850 - $83,081.50 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours/week –7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday (ability to work flexible hours to either accommodate early morning or evening appointments).

Why This Role Matters

The Tuberculosis team in the Communicable Diseases Division is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and self-directed professional. This role is essential to delivering outreach services, engaging with residents, and fostering long-term community health capacity in the ongoing effort to prevent and manage tuberculosis.

What you will do:  

• As an integral member of the Tuberculosis team, you will be involved in supporting individuals and families affected by tuberculosis, including the delivery of Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
• Visit clients to deliver medication and to observe medication ingestion, assess for side effects
• Promote adherence to TB treatment and help the client understand TB
• DOT activities also include identifying social, cultural and economic barriers that may prevent clients from completing the treatment plan
• You will liaise with the Public Health Nurse (PHN) to provide and receive updates on clients’ progress, medication side effects and non-adherence issues with treatment program and/or clarification of medical information
• Facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources
• Liaise with physician offices regarding clients’ appointments and status of progress reports as well as potentially accompany clients to their TB medical appointments or participate in discharge planning and case conferences
• You will liaise with community partners/agencies. You will also work on program planning, evaluation and continuous improvement projects
• Work with Peel’s diverse community, including working with vulnerable and marginalized individuals
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

 What You bring:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a health or social services field, or a combination of post-secondary education in another area and relevant work experience
• A minimum three years related experience, including client advocacy work and networking with community partners
• Knowledge of tuberculosis and communicable diseases
• Knowledge of individual/family dynamics, community resources and supportive counseling
• Knowledge of outreach principles
• Attention to detail
• Valid G class license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Fluency in additional languages is an asset

Your Skills and Strengths

• An ability to assess/communicate and document findings from home and telephone visits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technological skills with experience using videoconferencing platforms such as OTN/Teams
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location: You will be working in the community and reporting into 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON.

This position requires work in office and within the community. Staff are required to be in the office a minimum of 2 days/week and should expect to be in the community for 5 days/week as needed to fulfill duties such as home visits, medication deliveries, and transporting specimens.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted in person at our 7120 Hurontario Street location.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.