Community Health Navigator
About The Position
Good Shepherd is partnered with the Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Hospital to Home Program to provide holistic healthcare and social services to individuals living in the community who are vulnerable due to complex health issues and who experience marginalization as a result of systemic barriers related to poverty, precarious housing, mental health challenges, addiction, food insecurity, social isolation etc. Good Shepherd Community Health Navigators collaborate with an inter-professional team of HHS health professionals to support individuals living with complex health and social challenges to achieve and maintain an optimal level of health, well-being and community function while utilizing health care resources efficiently.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in social service/social work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in human or health services
- Extensive knowledge of local community service agencies and systems essential
- Current Ontario driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle (with appropriate insurance) required
- Have a strong understanding of harm reduction principles
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centre's
Nice To Haves
- Experience in outreach/community-based work preferred
- Fluency in a language in addition to English an asset
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide specific, individualized support services to clients in the home/community setting
- Partner with clients in identifying and addressing individual and systemic barriers that adversely impact their quality of life
- Engage and support clients in problem-solving, safety planning, harm reduction and accessing essential resources
- Offer supportive counselling, referrals and advocacy
- Navigators partner with HHS' health care professionals in a hands-on capacity to assist clients in setting priorities and achieving individual goals toward enhanced well-being and quality of life
- Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
Benefits
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs
- Access to self-care supports
- EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- Extended Health Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
