Assessor/navigator

**Position Summary**: The Assessor/Navigator is the primary program staff of Developmental Services Ontario Northern Region with involvement in information provision, completion of the Application for Developmental Services and Support, administration of the Supports Intensity Scale, and assisting eligible individuals with service navigation.

**Qualifications**:An undergraduate degree in Social Work or an acceptable Human Service discipline is required. A minimum of five years working experience including intake processes, conducting assessments and providing service coordination in the human service field is required. Demonstrated ability to relate to individuals with a developmental disability and their families with sensitivity and respect is required. Familiarity with other community sectors such as Children, Education, Justice, Housing and Health is preferred. Ability to explain complex system operations in plain terms, research the availability of community services, and organize self to respond to high work demands are required. Intermediate knowledge of personal computer operation including word processing, data entry, and file management is required. Excellent communication and interviewing skills are required. The ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or French is considered an asset.

**Conditions of Employment**:Possession of a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage is a condition of employment. The Assessor/Navigator must be able to travel regularly throughout the Northern Region. Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check, Physical Examination report, Conflict of Interest declaration and Oath of Confidentiality is a condition of employment. Completion of employer-provided training on the administration of the Application for Developmental Services and Supports (ADSS) and Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) within the probationary period is a condition of employment. The Assessor/Navigator is required to maintain his/her qualification as a SIS® assessor as prescribed by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as a condition of continued employment. The capacity to work remotely may be required.
- The needs of people with disabilities in the hiring process will be accommodated upon request._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.75-$33.64 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)