Gichi-Aya’aa (Elders) Community Navigator

Mchigeeng; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gichi-Aya'aa (Elders) Community Navigator position at M’Chigeeng First Nation focuses on providing recreational, educational and community support services to elders. You will plan activities, integrate Anishnabemowin and cultural practices, and coordinate with the Home Care & Community Program to meet elders’ needs.

Strong organizational, confidentiality and computer skills are required, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• OSSD with relevant post-secondary coursework and 2 years’ related experience.
• Health Care Aide Certificate and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• Experience with volunteers, elderly, and developmentally challenged populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement educational and social activities for elders.
• Identify resources to meet community needs and objectives.
• Incorporate Anishnabemowin and cultural values into program delivery.
• Inform community members of upcoming events organized by Home Care & Community Program.
• Provide administrative reports for funding and accountability.
• Manage medical equipment loan program and maintain equipment.
• Maintain the passenger bus according to Ministry standards.
• Provide care and home support as required for elderly residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and unbiased approaches in all work.
• Collaborate with Home & Community Care Team and external agencies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Coordinate cultural events and ensure cultural components are practiced.

Skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Drivers License

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

College Diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Two Positions Available

Department: Health Services – Home & Community Care Program

Classification: Community Services

Classification Level: CS-3

Employment Status: Regular Full-time with benefits

Reporting Relationship

The Gichi-Aya'aa (Elders) Community Navigator will report directly to the Home Care Program Manager of M’Chigeeng Health Services; maintain communication within the department and internal working relationships with all Departments within M’Chigeeng First Nation.

Position Summary

The Gichi-Aya'aa (Elders) Community Navigator is responsible to provide recreational, educational and community support services to the elderly community members of M’Chigeeng First Nation.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize and implement educational and social activities for the elderly members of our community.
• Formulate concrete goals and objectives and identify appropriate internal and external resources to meet identified needs in the provision of support services to Elders of the community.
• Incorporate and promote Anishnabek cultural values, beliefs, practices and Anishinabemowin into program delivery.
• Ensure community members are informed of upcoming events and activities organized by the Home Care & Community Program.
• Provide administrative reports in a timely manner, as required for funding and accountability.
• Provide administrative duties in relation to the medical equipment loan program and ensure all equipment is maintained. Notify Program Manager of any equipment deficiencies.
• Ensure Home & Community Care Program passenger bus is maintained according to Ministry of Transportation Standards.
• Provide care and home support services as required for elderly residents and community band members.
• Practice strict confidentiality, privacy, ethical and non-bias approaches.
• Engage in regular liaison with the Home & Community Care Team, other related programs and/or departments within the Community and external agencies.
• Participate in on-going professional development as it relates to the position.
• Coordinate and participate in cultural events and ensure cultural components are incorporated and practiced in all areas of the Elders Program where possible.

• Input support services into the electronic medical record management software system on a regular and consistent basis.
• Will take an active role and participate in interdepartmental strategic planning activities by assisting in the formulation of annual program goals and objectives for the Home & Community Care Program.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum

• OSSD with relevant Post Secondary level courses with a minimum of two (2) years’ work related experience
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Work experience with volunteers, developmentally challenged and the elderly.

Preferred

• College Diploma in health care and/or social services related program with three (3) years adequate related work experience

Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Maintains and promotes strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of community and external resources
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent change management and relationship-building (partnering & networking) skills
• Well organized with ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and to prioritize work
• Valid Class "G" Drivers License
• Knowledge of First Nation issues, culture, traditions, customs and practices
• Fluency in Anishinabemowin or a willingness to learn
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) required (Current 30 days, original or certified copy)

Criminal Reference Check (CRC) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault, and theft. The CRC must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Gichi-Aya'aa (Elders) Community Navigator
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
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