System Navigator – Team Care

System Navigator – Team Care

1 FTE
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 FTE System Navigator- Team Care as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team, will provide support for clients with complex and multiple needs in the communities that we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Honours Bachelor degree in Social Work (HBSW) or Registered Practical Nurse diploma (RPN).
• Minimum one-year work experience.

• Ability to effectively engage clients in the assessment and planning with regards to their needs.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and advocate for services to support clients in their care.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• A strong understanding of the determinants of health framework.

• Strong understanding and knowledge of health services and community supports.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work effectively with marginalized and under serviced population.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.
• A current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/employment/   

The deadline for applicants is Wednesday September 25, 2024

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.