Social Navigator

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Edmonton John Howard Society Full time

**Company Overview**:
It is an exciting time to join the team at the Edmonton John Howard Society as we are a CARF accredited community-based crime prevention organization that has embarked on a renewed strategic direction rooted in community safety, intensive case management and wrap around principles centred on a holistic client journey. Building on EJHS’ rich history and impact on community safety allows for forward thinking and supports clients, staff and members of the community to live fulfilled and safe lives.

Edmonton John Howard Society provides the following:

- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Professional Development opportunities
- Staff teambuilding and appreciation days
- Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

**Position Summary**:
The Social Navigator position is an essential potion that will assist the offender with their willingness to participate in desistance of criminal behavior in the Edmonton community. The Navigator will be responsible for supporting and working directly with IOM and/or BAU clients, in collaboration with Edmonton Police Service Detectives to develop appropriate case management strategies for each individual

**Responsibilities**:

- **Offender Case Management (65%)**_
- Integrates Diversion & Desistance’s mission and vision into the development and implementation of client-centered case management plans.
- Collaborate with the unit’s RSW and sworn members to complement EPS’s case management/supervision strategies for social support and resources for high-risk clients by identifying the clients Risk Need Responsivity and Criminogenic Needs.
- Ongoing case management with the clients to foster coordinated and timely services that meet the client’s basic needs.
- Ongoing response along with consultation and collaboration with multiple professionals and agencies within the community to develop effective safety and support systems for clients as well as the public.
- Work with clients who are incarcerated to implement reintegration plans to ensure smooth transition back into the community.
- Engage directly with clients both in person and/or via telephone, on and off-site.
- Attend daily meetings to discuss various clients, locate clients, and provide client updates to Detectives on a timely basis.
- Provide regular reports on progress and case management.
- Ensure ongoing follow-up for clients by connecting with various agencies to ensure completion of tasks.
- Report to Diversion and Desistance Admin Sergeant and Team Lead on daily activities and whereabouts.
- Provide support during crisis intervention should a client be in distress and report immediately to Detective or Patrol.
- Prioritize tasks, take initiative, and maintain flexibility in case plans with timely documentation of same.
- In collaboration with the assigned EPS Detective, the Navigator would be responsible for the execution of social case management decisions that would relate to the client’s housing, education, employment, addictions treatment, mental and physical health status while following basic RNR principals with respect to the client’s specific criminogenic needs. These decisions would be in consideration of the client’s needs and be balanced with public safety concerns.
- **Documentation & Reporting (20%)**_
- Document assessments, services rendered, and client outcomes, so that records are accurate and adequate.
- Ensure documents and client files are complete, organized, and up to date, as per Diversion & Desistance business rules.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, timely, and complete file documentation on the designated EPS system and submissions in the professional community, in accordance with the EPS file expectations.
- Submit weekly highlights and/or reports as required.
- Provide input into program evaluation upon request.
- Improve overall system performance by identifying, addressing and reporting any system gaps and redundancies.
- **Community Involvement and Leadership (5%)**_
- Attending and representing Diversion & Desistance Branch at appropriate internal and external meetings as needed.
- Participate in professional development training.
- **Agency Engagement (5%)**_
- Complete agency specific administrative tasks.
- Attend agency directed training and meetings.
- **Other (5%)**_
- The Navigator may need to assess and address client/offender personal and family crisis both inside and outside of regularly scheduled work hours in relation to the needs of the client.
- Position may require flexibility to work alternate shifts and some weekends when required.
- Identify and prioritize resources and issues of access (based on need, potential outcomes and equity) and refer individuals and families to appropriate services in a timely manner. Report any gaps in service to Sergeant for further review

**Qualifications / Skills**:

- Degree or Diploma in social or human services or related field,



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