Community Health Navigator Hamilton

4 days ago

Hamilton ON, Hamilton Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full-time

Support Hamilton clients through complex health challenges as a Community Health Navigator with strong problem-solving and harm reduction skills. Work flexible daytime hours Monday to Friday.

Good Shepherd’s HHS Hospital 2 Home Team seeks a Community Health Navigator for community-based support. You will collaborate with Hamilton Health Sciences professionals while addressing health, social, and systemic barriers. The work supports client goals, well-being, and community function through individualized services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized support in homes and community settings
  • Address barriers affecting clients’ quality of life
  • Support problem-solving, safety planning, and harm reduction
  • Offer counselling, referrals, and advocacy
  • Partner with HHS professionals on client goals

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in social services or equivalent
  • Minimum three years’ human or health services experience
  • Strong crisis intervention and risk management skills
  • Knowledge of Hamilton agencies and community systems
  • Ontario driver’s licence and personal vehicle required

Bring community outreach, client-centred practice, and local service knowledge to Good Shepherd’s Hamilton-based health navigation work.

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