Ipc System Navigator

**internal/external posting**

job title: IPC System Navigator

job ID #: IHS IPCSN 24-0322

department: Integrated Health Services

reports to: Manager, Harm Reduction Operations

salary range: (CS3) $28.24 - $35.67

status: Full-time, Contract (1 year contract with possibility of extension)

hours: 37.5 hours per week

vacancy: 1

**Who we are**:
Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto. While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people who are homeless or under-housed; 2SLGBTQ, and newcomers to Canada. We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health Toronto, Ministry of Community, children and Social Services, City of Toronto and many generous companies, groups, and individuals.

**Working at Sherbourne**

At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people. We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care. We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work environment built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

**we believe in work-life balance and offer**:

- A competitive salary.
- Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Up to four weeks of vacation per year (to start).
- Up to four personal days per year.
- An extended healthcare and dental package.
- Life insurance.
- An employee assistance plan.
- A generous professional development plan: up to $1300 to be used towards learning activities.
- Up to six fully paid professional development days per year - related to position/responsibilities.

**about the role**:
The IPC System Navigator will provide support to clients on the Health Bus and complete follow-up at Sherbourne Health and/or in the community by providing trauma informed case management support to clients.

The IPC System Navigator liaises with multiple stakeholders, including clients, primary care providers, the Acute Respite Care program, and local community organizations to facilitate care coordination and case management.

**Day to day responsibilities**:
**Case Management Services**
- Works on the Health Bus with homeless and precariously housed individuals who have mental health and/or substance use issues.
- Follow-up with clients serviced on the Health Bus at Sherbourne Health and in the community.
- Operates the Health Bus on a regular basis, driving the health bus to weekly stops, maintenance appointments, etc.
- Provides case management support to other drop-in programs at Sherbourne Health that support homeless and/or precariously housed individuals as well as individuals who have mental health and/or substance use issues.
- Assesses client status and service needs.
- Provides crisis intervention, systems navigation, accompaniments with clients and makes appropriate referrals.
- Works closely with the client, members of the IPC team and community partners to develop and/or collaborate on the development of coordinated care plans.
- Provides case management support, utilizing a variety of techniques and approaches that are trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally sensitive, and appropriate to client’s needs.
- Attends and arranges case coordination meetings as required.
- Facilitates client referrals for internal or external community services.
- Distributes harm reduction supplies and naloxone as required.

**Health Promotion, Education and Advocacy**
- Provides appropriate client advocacy services as directed by the client.
- Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary staff, partnering organizations and broader community to facilitate comprehensive care.
- Participates in outreach activities.
- Engages in evidenced-based practice and ongoing learning.
- Advocates for individual clients need to ensure access to effective care, follow-up and resources from both an individual and systemic level.
- Facilitates knowledge translation by educating colleagues on topics related to client care.
- Initiates and/or participates in systemic advocacy activities directed at achieving health equity by improving the social determinants of health and eliminating stigma.

**Administrative Duties**
- Contributes to overall policy and program directions.
- Participates in ongoing evaluation of programs and service delivery.
- Operates within established policies and procedures.
- Maintains accurate client records of client encounters using Accuro EMR
- Participates in team and organizati