Indigenous Patient Navigator

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal HealthAccess Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency.  We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo-Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities.  Currently, we are seeking the services of an Indigenous PatientIndigenousPatient Navigator to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our Cambridgesite.  

Reporting to the IntegratedCare Manager, the Indigenous PatientNavigator is a key resource to Indigenous people,caregivers and their families upon admission to hospital.  You will assist Indigenous people withnavigating the health care system, ensuring access to and provision ofculturally appropriate health care services and link clients with the healthand community supports required to transition back to home after discharge andlive safely in their homes in partnership with Grand River Hospital and St.Mary’s Hospital.  You will also be thelead for Coordinated Care Planning for Waterloo Wellington’s Indigenousclients.  This position also acts as acultural resource for health care providers working with Indigenous people.

Requirements

·        A minimum three years’ direct experience working with First Nations,Inuit and Métis (FNIM) people in hospital or community-based case management,health promotion, public health or social work setting is required.  

·        Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or SocialWorker (RSW), in good standing with provincial regulatory body preferred. Otherpositions with health care experience may be considered.

·        Knowledge of case management/system navigation models and principles

·        Knowledge and supportive of mainstream health services and communityresources, specifically FNIM programs and services in the Waterloo Wellingtonarea.

·        Experience with and supportive of traditional healing practices. Abilityto perform some culturally relevant ceremonies would be an asset.

·        Previous experience working with or have relationships with the SouthWest LHIN and regional/tertiary health centres would be an asset.

·        Previous experience working in a hospital setting and knowledge of the hospitalsystem

·        Knowledge of specialty programs utilized by Indigenous residents (e.g.dialysis, diabetes education centres, etc.).

·        Knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in client servicesdelivery and case management

·        Familiarity with FNIM communities, organizations and history

·        Indigenous cultural competency skills and can translate to health careproviders

·        Fluency in a local language is an asset.

·        Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) required

·        Superior interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation and negotiationskills

·        Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary teamenvironment

·        Valid Ontario Driver’s “G” license; clean driver’s abstract, as well as,proof of personal auto insurance (must be insured 3 years and in good standing).Travel is a requirement of the position

·        First Aid/CPR certification required

·        Proof of current/ valid license from regulatory body required

·        Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachingsand ceremonies.

·        Clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition ofemployment

·        Up to date immunizations and records

This job may require additional responsibilitiesand duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiringpreference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.  SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in anassessment process, please advise Human Resources.

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If you are interested in applying forthis position, please follow the link bellow

https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/soahac/Posting/View/10

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