Health Navigator
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**JOB DESCRIPTION** **General Information** **Job Title: Health Navigator** Department: Research and Development Reports to: Director of Research and Development **Job Summary** **Key Responsibilities** - Support people in the community with the uptake of Harm Reduction practices - Connect people with traditional Indigenous medicines and ceremonies. - Provide Harm Reduction materials. - Provide testing and automatic referrals to treatment. - Provide referrals to internal programs and external partner organizations. - Provide transportation to street-involved people to attend other services. - Connect with housing and income support programs. - Refer to other harm reduction or treatment services as identified by the client. - Provide information on HIV/HCV/STIs and Harm Reduction - Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Upon training, provide phlebotomy services. **Education & Training** - Post-secondary education in Human Services or a minimum of two years of relevant experience - At least two years of experience with the specific population serviced by our agency - Previous experience working with Indigenous peoples and community, and a good understanding of Indigenous history, cultures and knowing, being and doing. - Must have Glass 'G" Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract - Experience with food handling/meal preparation and Safe Food Handling certification would be an asset as we serve breakfast and lunch daily. **Experience** The health navigator must have a thorough understanding of the client population we serve and the goals of our programs (e.g., harm reduction, HIV, HCV, STIs and addiction). The health navigator should have experience working with diverse populations and responding to cultural and social issues while maintaining client respect and dignity. Demonstrated competency in the following: - Communication - Interpersonal effectiveness - Maintaining Confidentiality - Data entry into the orgs EMR - The use of an insured motor vehicle for work-related purposes would be an asset Pay: $25.62 per hour **Benefits**: - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - On-site parking - Paid time off - RRSP match - Vision care Schedule: - Day shift - Monday to Friday Application question(s): - What does harm reduction mean to you? Licence/Certification: - Class 'G" Driver's License (required) **Location**: - Thunder Bay, ON (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2024-09-16
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Health Navigator
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Thunder Bay, Canada Ontario Native Women's Association Full time**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**_** **Why make ONWA your career choice?** **_ Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is...
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Thunder Bay, Canada Ontario Native Women's Association Full time**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**_** **Why make ONWA your career choice?** **_ Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is...
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System Navigator
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Thunder Bay, Canada NorWest Community Health Centres Full time1 FTE Contract until March 31, 2025 Thunder Bay Site One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. We are currently seeking 1 System Navigator as a valuable...
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System Navigator
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Meno Weecheeheeway Patient Navigator
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Thunder Bay, Canada Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority Full time**Job Summary**: The **Meno Weecheeheeway Patient Navigator **will provide liaison and advocacy services; provide translation in one of the Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway languages. Support clients in navigating the FNIHB-Non-Insured Health Benefits system; provides support and direction to un-attended clients/patients from the SLFNHA Communities while they...
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System Navigator
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Thunder Bay, Canada Ontario Native Women's Association Full time**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**_** **Why make ONWA your career choice?** **_ Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is...
