We Are Hiring – Community Health Worker

Are you passionate about supporting programs and services that empower Black, African, and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel? The Black Health and Social Services Hub (BHSS Hub) is growing — and we’re looking for people to grow with us.

Job Summary:

The Black Health and Social Services Hub is seeking a Community Health Worker focused on Preventative Care for Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) Communities living in Peel Region. This position is focused on providing upstream and proactive health care for individuals and communities through locally informed, culturally responsive interventions to improve access to health and wraparound, health and social service supports. This position is reporting to the Manager, BHSS Hub.

Organizational Background:

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person’s health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment. Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

About the Black Health and Social Services Hub:

LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) is partnering with Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) to design, develop and implement the Black Health & Social Services Hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region.
The hub will provide primary health, mental health,addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.
To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.