Wellness Navigator

Job Summary The Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education is funding a two-year project to support the needs of post-secondary students who are experiencing neurodevelopmental challenges. In addition to coordinating screening and additional financial support for this cohort of students attending the 11 post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia, there will be enhanced navigational support for students to access psychoeducational assessments and to engage with campus-based accessibility and health services. Reporting to the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services, the three Wellness Navigators, housed at Dalhousie University, will support students from across the post-secondary sector in Nova Scotia. The Wellness Navigators will be responsible for creating content and promoting this pathway initiative to students and to campuses at their roster of post-secondary settings in the province. Key Responsibilities Reach out to students who have been positively screened for possible neurodevelopmental condition by campus accessibility services, and provide information about psychoeducational assessment pathway steps. Conduct financial screening of students and update over time. Facilitate the engagement of the student to campus accessibility services and health/counselling services for follow-up accommodations and healthcare services, as needed. Promote the psychoeducational assessment pathway initiative broadly to relevant campus entities (including student groups). Communicate with community psychologists/psychology practices in their region to facilitate student access to assessment services. Travel to campuses in their region as necessary to establish relationships with campus partners Administer grant funding agreement for the HMNS bursary that includes the student’s personal information that will be collected and how it will be used and shared, along with student consent for use of sharing of personal information (Financial and Consent Agreement). Note The position requires some travel to other post-secondary institutions within Nova Scotia.Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in relevant area with at least two years’ experience relevant work experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Demonstrated intercultural competence and the ability to interact effectively and respectfully with students from various racial and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrated understanding of post-secondary mental health and accessible learning. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills. Strong listening and problem-solving skills, with excellent analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail, desktop publishing and communication software. For one of the three positions, the ability to speak, write and read French is a requirement. Assets Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular:- Respect & Inclusion- Adaptability- Knowledge & Thinking Skills- Communication- Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.