Attachment Outreach Worker

Two (2) part-time positions 

Term Contract to March 31, 2027

Must be available evenings and weekends

The Role

The Attachment Outreach Worker support community outreach initiatives designed to improve awareness of and access to primary care services across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Working in partnership with healthcare providers, community organizations, municipalities, and residents, the Attachment Outreach Worker will engage directly with community members to provide information about primary care services and attachment opportunities.

This position is ideal for a student interested in healthcare, community development, public health, health administration, nursing, social services, or related fields.  

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engagement activities in a variety of community settings, including health fairs, farmers' markets, festivals, grocery stores, shopping malls, libraries, community centres, post-secondary institutions, seniors' residences, faith-based organizations, municipal facilities, and other high-traffic public locations throughout the Hastings Prince Edward region to increase awareness of primary care access.


• Educate residents about how to access primary care and register with Health Care Connect.


• Support outreach efforts targeting unattached patients and underserved populations.


• Distribute educational materials and resource information.

• Represent the organization professionally in community settings.


• Support collaborative initiatives with healthcare and community partners.

• Track outreach activities and maintain records of events attended and individuals reached.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Comfortable engaging with diverse populations and speaking with members of the public.


• Knowledge of or interest in the Ontario healthcare system.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.


• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Hastings and Prince Edward County
  

Key Competencies

• Outgoing and approachable personality


• Excellent communication and listening skills


• Community-minded and service-oriented


• Professional and reliable


• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities


• Cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness


• Ability to adapt to varying community settings

Deadline to Apply:  July 10, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

PEFHT is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.