Service Hub Navigator

Why join CMHA Kenora? We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all.

We offer
an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact.
The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-beingof employees and offers:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities Deadline to apply: October 20th, 2025 Service Hub Navigator Clinical Service Hub Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch Job Title: Service Hub Navigator Work

Location:
Kenora Emergency Shelter Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range: $55,724
- $81,978 per year For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca Overview: The Service Hub Navigator conducts evidence-based screening and assessments for those individuals accessing the Kenora Emergency Shelter. The Service Hub Navigator through screening and assessment will make appropriate recommendations for access to services that meet the client’s needs. The Service Hub Navigator will work in collaboration with community partners and administer appropriate tools and methods to respond to client needs to assist those accessing the Kenora Emergency Shelter in obtaining services and identifying the appropriate level of housing for clients. The Service Hub Navigator will be located within the Kenora Emergency Shelter and coordinate services to attend the Kenora Emergency Shelter to assist clients. The Service Hub Navigator reports to the Clinical Service Hub Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch. The Service Hub Navigator is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in regular peer and team supervision when required, by the Clinical Service Hub Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian, Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.

Qualifications:
- BSW preferred, or demonstrated equivalent
- Knowledge of mental health and mental health problems/difficulties, concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis and brain injuries
- Applied knowledge of community resources and agencies
- Knowledge of issues related to poverty and homelessness
- Networking skills and outreach skills
- Ability to assess dynamic risk
- Highly developed communication skills
- Assessment, case management, advocacy, counselling, and recording skills
- Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model, Brief Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Housing First
- Activities of daily living, problem solving skills and ability to teach and model these skills for clients
- Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
- Ability to work independently
- Professionalism in the performance of duties
- Cultural Competence
- Understands Trauma-Informed approaches
- Computer literacy Duties:
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assertive engagement with clients of the Kenora Emergency Shelter to connect them to services
- Complete outreach in community to support clients
- Assess individuals housing needs using the VI-SPDAT
- Screening of patrons using the OCAN
- Make appropriate recommendations for supports and services
- Consult and collaborate with community partners to support recovery planning for clients
- Individualized needs assessment developed in consultation with the client
- Continuous assessment of risk
- Individualized Recovery Planning and strategies to support the achievement of goals and objectives
- Advocacy or linking of clients with appropriate services, supports and resources in order to meet the goals and objectives of the recovery plan
- Conducting regular formal or informal evaluation of client satisfaction, achievement of goals, reassessment of service requirements and or needs in consultation with the client
- Direct provision of side-by-side support with clients where appropriate
- Provision of supportive counselling where appropriate
- Assist clients and provide modeling for problem solving and priority setting
- Referral to community agencies and services where appropriate
- Provide service navigation to clients
- Involvement is terminated once individual is housed and wrap around services coordinated
- Maintenance of client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Participation in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer
- Collection and maintenance of statistical information and keeping appropriate records of direct and indirect service
- Outcome monitoring and evaluation
- Professionally representing Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Drafting all necessary correspondence and reports regarding clients
- Participation in administrative and offi