Our Infectious Disease team has an opening for an Outreach Worker to perform outreach and engagement in the community, at various events, and online through various social media platforms. The focus on the work is to educate priority populations on Infectious Disease, primarily HIV, AIDS, and HepC; to offer and conduct point-of-care, rapid, infectious disease testing; and to connect individuals to available care resources. The ideal candidate would have outreach and crisis support experience and must be willing to be trained (or is already trained) in phlebotomy, and sexual health education.

THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A starting salary range of $51,000 - $56,000
• A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace
• 100% employer-paid health & dental package, including up to $2,000/benefit year for mental health, $1,500 for massage therapy
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid sick and personal time, plus vacation time starting at 3 weeks
• Professional development time and funds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lived experience and/or human services education
• Ability to manage engagement through multiple social media platforms
• Superior supportive listening skills, crisis counselling experience
• Working knowledge of cultural, social, and demographic patterns relating to priority populations
• Understanding of the social determinants of health & health promotion
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds with an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use)
• French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

ABOUT US

For more than 35 years, we’ve provided health & social services to those who experience barriers to care such as poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions. We are viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development, and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.

APPLY NOW

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Submissions will be accepted until end of day November 27, 2026.

The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require any accommodation in making an application, please contact our office.

Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.

AI USAGE

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision-makers are involved at every stage of our recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Health Centre and explore our web presence by visiting us online at www.lihc.on.ca or liking us on Facebook – London InterCommunity Health Centre. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.