Community Navigator
4 weeks ago
**The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia**
**WWW.NS.JOHNHOWARD.CA**
**About Us**:The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia has been actively serving our communities since 1950. Our mission is _effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime_.
We work collaboratively with community members, government, and community agencies to support individuals and families who have come into conflict with the law or who are at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system. Our core activities include direct service provision, community education, research and resource development and advocacy. We seek capable, dedicated people to join our team and engage in this exciting and rewarding work.
We are recruiting a Community Navigator for our EDGE team in New Glasgow, NS. EDGE is a youth-focused, Africentric employability program available to Pictou County. The primary role of the Community Navigator is to work collaboratively with other team members to support participants through a case management model from intake through to job connection and employment maintenance.
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- JHSNS values first voice, including lived experience with the criminal justice system. A criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from qualifying for the role. We encourage those with lived experience to apply. Position & General Accountability**:_
- The EDGE - Community Navigator reports to the Programs Team Lead, with general accountability to the Director. The EDGE - Community Navigator will:
- Employ a lens that is Africentric and trauma-informed to help participants navigate systems barriers and support connection with community resources and support networks.
- Utilize the Social Determinants of Health to provide system navigation and integration support to youth.
- Provide community leadership with cultural humility/competency for working with clients. The incumbent must possess a firm understanding of support services and resources available to youth in Pictou County.
- Work in close coordination and collaboration with other EDGE Team members.
**Position Type**:Permanent full time, upon completion of probationary period
**Start Date**:As soon as possible.
Terms of Employment:
- Rate of pay $22/hr ($40,040 annually) with leave entitlements, enrollment in group benefits after three months, enrollment in RRSP after 12 months.
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**The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia**
**WWW.NS.JOHNHOWARD.CA**
**Location**:
The position is based out of the EDGE office at 534 B E River Rd, New Glasgow. Staff are required to work on site. This position requires daily travel throughout Pictou County.
**Working Conditions**:
- The position requires moderate amounts of walking, climbing stairs, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and both scheduled and unscheduled interactions with others.
- The position is fast-paced and demanding, requiring initiative, creativity and significant mental effort to analyze information, problem solve and support people.
- The equipment and resources necessary for carrying out your work will be supplied (ex: computer, telephone, stationery supplies, etc.), according to regular standards of work within JHSNS. If you require accommodations, please discuss with your supervisors.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**:
This list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, rather it provides a general overview. The EDGE Community Navigator will:
- Work closely within and across JHSNS teams and a variety of government and community partners to connect with youth aged 18-26 who have been referred to the EDGE program.
- Work with clients to develop and action individual support plans that explore and engage available resources including financial supports, shelter/housing, basic needs (food, personal care items), wellness, community support, cultural support, employment options, among others.
- Ensure that clear and accurate records are kept up to date, such as support plans, case notes, other documentation for client files, program case logs.
- Engage in reporting and record keeping responsibilities as it relates to internal and external reporting requirements (including Service Registration and Activity Reports in LaMPSS).
- Lead project promotion and recruitment efforts.
- Lead the 1:1 support stream for participants outside of group programming or accessing aftercare support
- Maintain positive and supportive relationships with youth aged 18-26 and respond to incidents or crises in youths' lives. The CN will work collaboratively with other staff to provide a supportive environment that promotes youth empowerment.
- Take a person-centred approach to their work while working through an Africentric lens with clients.
- Provide support to Program Mentors with facilitating program curriculum if/as needed, for example, to co-facilitate or fill in when other staff are unavailable.
- Collaborate with DCS/CYFS to address c
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