Community Navigator_TFT (12 Month)
Burlington_Oakville (Hybrid)
Links2Care is a non-profit, community service organization providing a better quality of life through care, support and connection for seniors and adults with disabilities, children and families, and people of all ages in Halton, Mississauga, and South Etobicoke.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work® as voted by our very own employees who make a difference in the lives of our clients and in our communities every day!
For more information about our wide variety of programs and services, please visit our website.
Location: TFT_12 Month
Burlington_Oakville, Hybrid 8:30am to 4:00pm (M-F) may vary. Requires consistent travel to areas served.
Position Overview
Links2Care is looking to fill a temporary full-time Community Navigator position. The Community Navigator supports seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families by helping them navigate systems of care and achieve their care goals. The role also helps clients and caregivers build the skills needed to manage their day-to-day health and social care needs and help transition them from shelter care. This individual will support Halton Region’s Homelessness Response Initiative. The Community Navigator works with clients whose needs are often related to the social determinants of health, including housing insecurity, income insecurity, access to social and health care services, addiction support, mental health, abuse, bereavement, family or caregiver dynamics, and other challenges that may affect independent living. The Community Navigator will make referrals to other service providers and programs, as appropriate.
Role and Responsibilities
· Coordinates and navigates systems of care that will support the client to achieve their care goals.
· Assesses emerging circumstances identified by the client that risk destabilizing their safety and well-being.
· Provides care management while promoting skills of the client and/or caregiver to navigate needed systems to address their care needs that include but are not
limited to providing information and resources about programs and services available throughout Halton.
· Ensures principles of Health Equity are used when interacting with clients, caregivers and service partners.
· Assists clients with applications for housing, financial benefits and other resources, as appropriate.
· Actively listens, providing non-judgmental support to clients for self-directed decision making and choice.
· Collects and maintains client and employee information based on program needs and employer requirements in accordance with the Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy, PHIPA and PIPEDA legislation and IAR privacy standards.
· Accurately documents and maintains client care plans aligned with Links2Care’s policies.
· Develops collaboration and partnerships, liaising, consulting and advocating with community service providers, caregivers, professionals and family members on behalf of the clients as appropriate.
· Records, and reports program statistical data and analyzes annually to contribute to quality improvement in practices and processes, as needed.
· Develops and implements program evaluations and monitors ongoing program performance measures for continuous improvement through client satisfaction surveys.
· Mentors Links2Care staff in managing persons in crisis, facilitating group information sessions as needed.
· Participates in ongoing education and continuous learning opportunities.
· Participates in community networking and community partnerships.
· Participates in the broader Links2Care team by attending general staff/team meetings, community events, fundraising events and marketing of programs.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Social Work (preferred), Geriatrics, Community Development, or other related field combined with a minimum 1–2-year relevant experience working with seniors and individuals with disabilities. Previous experience supporting persons in crisis and/or with complex needs is required.
· Must have reliable transportation, a valid Ontario driver’s license and a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage, in the candidate’s name.
· Outstanding verbal communication skills and written skills.
· Demonstrated ability to assess with good judgment and instinct in understanding and supporting vulnerable populations and the needs of clients.
· Thorough understanding and awareness of issues impacting seniors and persons with disabilities including homelessness, poverty, abuse and mental health.
· Sound knowledge of community resources and programs available to seniors and persons with disabilities in Halton. Knowledge of the programs and services provided by Links2Care is an asset.
· Working knowledge of Home and Community Care mandate, as well as seniors programming, funding sources and implications of program decisions.
· Strong organizational and administrative skills.
· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office. Comprehension of the InterRAI Cha client assessment tool and Alayacare is an asset.
· Outstanding documentation skills with the ability to create accurate and detailed client case notes.
· Tact, discretion, honesty and ability to develop positive relationships with seniors and adults with disabilities.
· Ability to safeguard and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
· Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and work within a defined scope of service.
· Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
· Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen prior to and throughout employment is required.
Links2Care reaffirms its policy and maintains a work environment free from discrimination, treating all employees with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility and commitment to equal employment opportunity. Links2Care does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and provincial laws, regulations, and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, social and recreational programs. It is the policy of Links2Care to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. Links2Care is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact our Human Resources Department at 905-844-0252 ext. 130.
website at www.links2care.ca.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a vehicle and qualifications listed?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON
