Full-Time Care Facilitator

Full-Time Care Facilitator

For more than 30 years, the London InterCommunity Health Centre has provided health and social services to those who experience barriers to care including poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and addictions. Today, with four busy clinics in three of London’s most under-served regions, the organization is 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. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have innovated new ways to continue to support our staff and clients through this difficult time with minimal interruption to our service delivery.

About the Position
The London InterCommunity Health Centre seeks a full time Care Facilitator to support clients in accessing ongoing care and support as they progress through their individual care plan. Using appropriate and effective case management practices, they will facilitate clients’ access to medical and social supports to ensure successful progression of care through to completion of the care plan and beyond.

The Care Facilitator will act as an advocate on behalf of clients in their case load in achieving housing security, food security, social inclusion, access to medical care and other areas that impact better health outcomes.

The Care Facilitator works with an interdisciplinary team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Outreach Workers, Dietitians, support staff and external partners and providers to ensure successful completion of clients’ care plans.

This full-time position typically works Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend flexibility required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of a college or university program in social services or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in community, health and/or social services.
  • Knowledge of collaborative decision making models, as well as strength-based and empowerment based philosophy of community development.
  • Extensive knowledge of community-based services and resources
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Awareness of and understanding of social determinants of health, health promotion and adult education principles;
  • Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, non-judgement

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use)
  • Strong computer skills, including the use of MS Office Products

Nice to Haves:

  • French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

What’s in it for you:

With a strong focus on employee well-being and development, the Health Centre is proud to support our staff
with a well-structured compensation plan:

  • A competitive salary
  • 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
  • Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Paid sick and emergency time to tend to self and family care
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid time to promote mental well-being and prevent burnout
  • Paid professional development time and funds to support your career goals
  • Numerous interdisciplinary training opportunities to promote growth in your role

How to Apply:
If you feel you are the right person for this role, please send a cover letter and resume by email to
jobposting@lihc.on.ca, stating the position title in the subject line of the email. Please also indicate in the
body of the email where you learned of this opportunity.

*With consideration for the COVID-19 pandemic, interviews may be conducted in-person with appropriate
physical distancing or online via Zoom to best meet Public Health Guidelines and the needs of the selected
candidates. If the use of Zoom presents a barrier for candidates, alternate methods can be arranged.*

Submissions will only be accepted until November 22, 2020.

The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve.

Should you require accommodation in making an application please contact our office. We thank all applicants
for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.

To learn more about the Health Centre visit us online at www.lihc.on.ca, follow us on Twitter @HealthCentre or like us on
Facebook – London InterCommunity Health Centre.