Indigenous Community Support Navigator

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Calgary is seeking Community Navigators to provide essential support and resources to Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness. The role involves direct client interaction, data collection, and administrative tasks, focusing on enhancing the social and spiritual wellbeing of community members. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently or in a team. This is a full-time or part-time position with a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable populations in a community support setting is an asset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Outreach for clients; first point of contact.
• Provide referrals to community supports and AFCC programming options.
• Accurately collect and record client data for evaluation and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A community support organization in Calgary is seeking Community Navigators to provide essential support and resources to Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness. The role involves direct client interaction, data collection, and administrative tasks, focusing on enhancing the social and spiritual wellbeing of community members. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently or in a team. This is a full-time or part-time position with a welcoming environment.