Care Navigator - YWHO Chatham Site

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent • Chatham-Kent, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees, volunteers, students, and clients feel valued and respected, regardless of their background. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion in our practices, environment, and communication. We value diverse life experiences and cultures, ensuring all voices are heard.

Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Client Services, the Care Navigator is responsible for promoting a stigma-free youth culture for mental illness, conducting detailed Community Mental Health Assessments, and assisting adolescents and young adults in prioritizing needs and developing short-term plans. The role also involves promoting opportunities for increased independence, championing community peer development, acting as a resource or advocate for accessing needed services and supports, and supporting reintegration into school, work, and social activities.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the CNO; or Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor’s Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a health related organization
• Experience working with Adolescents/young adults with mental health issues
• Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or addiction challenges.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a stigma free youth culture for mental illness.
• Conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment.
• Assisting A/YA in prioritizing needs/areas of consideration and to develop short-term plans to address these priorities.
• Promotes opportunities for increased independence and champions community peer development.
• Acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/access to services/supports which are deemed needed.
• Supporting reintegration into school, work and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level