Position Title: Community Health Worker
Organization: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), Sandwich site (3325 College Ave)
Classification: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Salary Range: $32.22-$38.82 / Hour
Position Type: Permanent
Date Posted: October 26, 2026
At weCHC, we’re more than a workplace - we are a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier neighbourhoods. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, teamwork and commitment. Whether you are looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- A comprehensive employment package supporting your health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness and Personal days and your birthday off
- Minimum 3 weeks' vacation
- Group health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
This position will support the mission, vision and values of the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC). This position will support safety, quality care of clients/patients. The Community Health Worker will exhibit the following attributes:
- Act as a resource to, and advocate for individuals, groups and the community
- Establish and maintain partnerships with other community-based organizations/resources
- Build professional, productive and positive working relationships both internally and externally to the Centre
- Facilitate a variety of health education and prevention groups on an as needed basis
- Participate in program development and initiatives to support on-going health prevention and education for the Centre’s vulnerable populations
- Coordinate and attend health fairs and community events host by both weCHC and community partner agencies.
- Protect the confidentiality, privacy and security of client and corporate information
- Work with students and volunteers to help facilitate group and individual programming
- Support the inter-professional/team with program areas, supplies and equipment ensuring items are safe and properly stored/maintained
- Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences and make referrals to other community services as appropriate
- Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in a community setting working with vulnerable populations
- Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of social and physical settings with sensitivity and compassion to deal with vulnerable populations
- In-depth understanding of Community resources and programs
- Strong commitment to health prevention and client education programs to support clients throughout their lifespan
- Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation
- Organizes and prioritizes work effectively to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
- Exceptional customer service skills to work with internal and external clients, community partners and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of an inter-professional collaborative team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Able to set clear goals and execute projects from start to finish with a commitment to quality
- Uses a critical inquiry process to support professional judgement and reasoned decision making in day-to-day activities
- Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required
- Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
- College diploma or undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution, or equivalent work experience and related Certifications.
- Completion of a Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
