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011 - Navigator, Youth Mental Health and Addictions

61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada ● Atikokan, 105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada ● Bancroft, 91 Chemaushgon Road, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada ● Barrie, Unit 1401 – 64 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada ● Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada ● Brampton, Suite 305, Plaza 2 - 350 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ontario, Canada ● Chapleau, Box 1059 - 61 Birch Street East, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada ● Dryden, 34B King St, Dryden, Ontario, Canada ● Fort Frances, 426 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada ● Geraldton, Unit E – 404 Main Street, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada ● Gravenhurst, Unit A – 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada ● Haileybury, 439 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury, Ontario, Canada ● Kenora, Unit 4 – 621 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario, Canada ● Kingston, Unit 2 – 629 Division Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada ● Kitchener, Suite 203 – 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ● London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada ● Mattawa, Unit 2 – 380 Main Street, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada ● Midland, Unit 10 & 11 – 845 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada ● Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada ● North Bay, 156 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, Ontario, Canada ● Ottawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ● Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ● Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada ● Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada ● Renfrew, Unit 102 – 236 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada ● Sault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada ● Sudbury, Unit 12 – 875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada ● Thorold, Unit 1A & Unit 3 – 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, Canada ● Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ● Timmins, 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ontario, Canada ● Toronto, Unit 311 – 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ● Whitby, Unit 5 - 209 Dundas St E, Whitby, Ontario, Canada ● Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Numéro de demande 119
7 octobre 2024
About The Role
 
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Mental Health and Addictions Navigator is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services, ensuring that clients receive the necessary care and support to address their mental health and addiction needs. They will collaborate with clients to develop personalized care plans; they will facilitate access to various services, such as counselling, therapy, and social support, tailored to meet each client’s unique requirements. They will work closely with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care for clients. Ultimately, this position will aid in Community Wellbeing staff’s ability to connect client appropriate Mental Health and Addictions services and supports that are client /family centered, holistic in nature, focused on prevention, promotion and early intervention, and firmly rooted in Métis traditions and cultural values within their respective communities.

This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Mental Health and Addictions.

In carrying out the following duties, it is expected that the Mental Health and Addictions Navigator will:

  • Fully understand the significance and fundamental importance of MNO’s Statement of Prime Purpose (SPP) to all MNO’s work, and to the requirements of the position
  • Adhere to MNO Policies and Procedures and MNO’s Financial Policies and Procedures at all times
  • Uphold MNO’s Standards of Professional Conduct at all times
  • Adhere to Privacy Laws and respect confidential information at all times
  • The employee must be cognizant of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers’ Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario Human Rights Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and other legislative provisions governing the employment relationship between MNO and the employee
  • Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with established Métis Nation of Ontario Policies and Procedures and Contribution Agreements (CA)
  • Work in collaboration within the Branch, other MNO branches, MNO leadership, MNO citizens, MNO contractors and consultants on related projects
  • Attend the Annual General Assembly (MNO Policy 2.120) and MNO public service training as directed.

What you will be doing: 

  • Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ mental health and addiction needs, considering their unique circumstances, strengths, and challenges.
  • Care Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop personalized care plans that address their mental health and addiction goals. Ensure that plans are client-centred and aligned with evidence-based practices.
  • Service Coordination: Facilitate access to a range of services, including counselling, therapy, medication management, and social support, to meet clients’ needs.
  • Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they receive quality care and support.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care for clients.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting assessments, care plans, progress, and outcomes.
  • Cultural Competence: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients within the Métis community.
  • Liaise with other MNO mental health services and support on cases
  • Actively and independently keep up-to-date on mental health and addiction services available across the Province for children, youth and families
  • When directed, represent the MNO at community events
  • Implement annual project work plans and activity reports
  • Keep up-to-date records
  • Provide bi-weekly reports to the Supervisor of Mental Health and Addictions

Qualifications:

  • Experience and knowledge of Indigenous issues, specifically as it relates to Métis peoples and is an asset
  • Experience working directly in the field of adult mental health and addictions
  • Strong working knowledge of Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions programs and services
  • Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Successful completion and maintenance of a Police Security Check for Vulnerable Persons
  • Willingness and ability to travel, at times extended stays in location other than place of residence
  • Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
  • Effective communicator and time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deliverables within deadlines;
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate assertiveness, self-starter and being self-motivated
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team and communicate via phone and videoconference as well as in person;
  • Flexible work schedule with ability to work extended hours as necessary
  • Ability to lift 11.5 kg when required

Autres détails

  • Type de paie Salaire
  • Taux min. à l'embauche 54 330,00 $
  • Taux max. à l'embauche 61 920,00 $
  • Date de fin de la tâche 21 novembre 2025
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Location on Google Maps
  • 61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada
  • Atikokan, 105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada
  • Bancroft, 91 Chemaushgon Road, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada
  • Barrie, Unit 1401 – 64 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada
  • Brampton, Suite 305, Plaza 2 - 350 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
  • Chapleau, Box 1059 - 61 Birch Street East, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
  • Dryden, 34B King St, Dryden, Ontario, Canada
  • Fort Frances, 426 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
  • Geraldton, Unit E – 404 Main Street, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada
  • Gravenhurst, Unit A – 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Haileybury, 439 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury, Ontario, Canada
  • Kenora, Unit 4 – 621 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston, Unit 2 – 629 Division Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Kitchener, Suite 203 – 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada
  • Mattawa, Unit 2 – 380 Main Street, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Midland, Unit 10 & 11 – 845 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada
  • Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada
  • North Bay, 156 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
  • Renfrew, Unit 102 – 236 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
  • Sault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • Sudbury, Unit 12 – 875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Thorold, Unit 1A & Unit 3 – 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, Canada
  • Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Timmins, 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto, Unit 311 – 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Whitby, Unit 5 - 209 Dundas St E, Whitby, Ontario, Canada
  • Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada