Health Navigator

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dixon Hall Full time

Employment Type:
Full-time (6 Months Contract)

Department:
Shelter and Respite Services

Union:
Included (CUPE)

Salary:
Level 3- $26.42/hr

File #: 24-SRS-08 (1 Open)

Posting Date:
February 02, 2024

Posting Close:
February 16, 2024

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community's most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.


Reporting to the Manager, Shelter and Respite Services, the Health Navigator will work proactively and responsively with Clients, the staff teams and medical support teams to provide case management assistance to resident s at Dixon Hall's Emergency Shelter Programs.


Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with onsite doctor and ancillary medical supports provide basic administration using an electronic medical record (EMR) system, including booking appointments and completing required followups.
  • Assist clients to navigate the healthcare system and facilitate referrals to community resources, primary healthcare, and/or specialized supports based on resident's goals and choices.
  • Provide ontoone support and basic case planning to help clients develop strategies to achieve and maintain their quality of life.
  • Support the principles of Harm Reduction when working with individuals and communities throughout the agency.
  • Perform all functions of the job using the case management model.
  • Commit to supporting access to the Social Determinants of Health for the communities and individuals you encounter through the course of your work.
  • Educate individuals and communities around the work Dixon Hall does in promoting access to and elaboration of the Social Determinants of Health.
  • Respect and protect the rights of clients, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and selfdetermination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture; and their right to privacy and dignity.
  • Provide supportive and lifestyle counselling and crisis management, as needed.
  • Respond to conflicts, utilizing crisis intervention and prevention when required.
  • Accompany clients to appointments (medical, legal, or otherwise), as required in their case plan.
  • Participate in case conferences with clients and medical supports, as required.
  • Advocate on behalf of and with clients of the shelter re: their rights and responsibilities in order to support them in accessing community resources and overcoming individual and systemic barriers to services.
  • Conduct OCAN (Ontario Common Assessment of Need) assessments to assess Client's needs.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate documentation including case notes, progress reports, statistics, and resident files.
  • Use effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and sensitive information.
  • Provide a consistently high standard of care and support for clients.
  • Provide direct and comprehensive care and assistance to clients with specialized and complex needs.
  • Schedule or conduct followup meetings/appointments with clients.
  • Assess, evaluate, plan, and revise client care/support.
  • Encourage open communication among clients when discussing issues, problems, or concerns.
  • Ensure commitment to quality, client safety, and risk management initiatives.
  • Provide education and counselling to clients and families.
  • Provide ongoing advocacy and support to clients.
  • Provide timely and accurate information to other members of the team, as well as to individuals under direct care or support and their family members.
  • Demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality at all times with Clients, staff and community partners.


This job description does not represent a complete account of the duties and responsibilities of the job but rather a summary of those duties and responsibilities in effect at the time of writing.

The role and its responsibilities will evolve as the Agency grows and develops to meet community and client needs. Future responsibilities will include such duties as assigned in keeping with the developing nature of the job.

Qualifications:

  • BSW, a relevant postsecondary degree or certificate, and/or equivalent work experience in Social Work, Social Services, or as a Community Worker.
  • Not less than two (2) years related experience in crisis support, substance user issues, mental health, counselling skills, and working in a shelter or housing setting.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, antidiscrimination practices, and system reasons for homelessness.
  • Case management experien

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