Intensive Care Navigator

WNHAC; Kenora; Vor Ort; CAD 56.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

HOOPP pension plan

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

WNHAC in Kenora, Ontario, seeks an Intensive Care Navigator to provide trauma-informed case management for adults with intellectual disabilities and substance use. You will lead and coordinate person-centered plans with clients, caregivers and service providers, guided by Indigenous principles.

This contract to March 2028 may extend; salary $55,771–$72,769 CAD per year with HOOPP pension and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Social or Health Sciences or related field.
• Anishinaabemowin language ability is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of trauma, addictions, mental health and homelessness.
• Group facilitation, planning and case management skills.
• Commitment to Indigenous values and culturally safe care.

Aufgaben

• Provide trauma-informed case management services to adults with intellectual disabilities and problematic substance use.
• Lead, develop, facilitate, coordinate, monitor and update a person-centered plan with clients, caregivers and service providers.
• Collaborate with service partners in a de-colonial, client-centred approach aligned with WNHAC values.
• Promote and apply harm reduction principles and social determinants of health.

Kenntnisse

Group facilitation

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Travel readiness

Time management

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Diploma in Social or Health Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contract to March 2028 with possibility of extension (Existing Position)

Intensive Care Navigator

To empower people in their healing journeys by supporting clients with intellectual disabilities and problematic substance use. The program is funded by Surrey Place through the Safer Steps My Way: Community Outreach for Drug and Alcohol Use that will incorporate the voices of those with lived experience to develop and pilot test a harm reduction program that provides optimal client-focused care for individuals in the Kenora area.

This position provides trauma informed case management services to adults with intellectual disabilities and problematic substance use. This includes leading, developing, facilitating, coordinating, monitoring and updating a person-centered plan with clients, caregivers and service providers that is rooted in Indigenous principles and values.

NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Social or Health Sciences or related field, or a combination of education, training and experiences supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or problematic substance use
• Deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary healthcare practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with trauma, addictions, mental health and homelessness
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in group facilitation, planning and case management, and the ability to promote and build consensus and resolution
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles of harm reduction, trauma and concurrent disorders and social determents of health
• Ability to work in a collaborative, de-colonial, trauma-informed and client-centred approach, and to support WNHAC values in meaningful ways;
• Ability to drive change, motivate, organize and respond to employees with diverse areas of expertise and life experience;
• Superior organizational and time management skills; committed to consensus building approaches to problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of and commitment to community-based health and resources
• Experience working in an indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• Valid drivers license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• Criminal records check and current drivers abstract required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Salary: $55,771-$72,769 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday November 18, 2026

Intensive Care Navigator Position

Email: [e-mail]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.