Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families._

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Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiative and Mental Health, the Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator provides screening, assessment, referrals and advocacy for families who have youth experiencing addictions and/or mental health challenges. The Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator helps families negotiate health and social systems, overcome barriers and ensure seamless transition from one service to another and continuity of care for each individual.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Client care including: _
- Provide case management to youth and their families/caregivers in order to help them navigate and understand service systems and ensure that they are receivingservices they need.
- Conduct screening and brief assessment in both individual and group formats using common tools and protocols.
- Working with clients, families and caregivers, create a navigation strategy that will lead to quality service, maximize collaboration, and streamline and integrateservices.
- Make referrals to addictions services, mental health services, and other services as required.
- Coordinate referrals received for Inuuqatigiit’s mental health team.
- Engage and coordinate with children/youth, families and professionals to implement the Indigenous Integrated Plan of Care (IPC) process as appropriate.
- Promote Inuit beliefs, values and traditions that enhance health.
- Engage in supportive counselling and support to children/youth require, using a balance of approaches to meet individual needs (e.g. activities, one-on-onereferrals, home and school visits, crisis intervention, cultural and communityconnection);
- Work in collaboration with other professionals in addressing mental health issues for children/youth.
- Coordinate case management meetings, including minute taking and communications.
- Actively represent Inuuqatigiit at meetings, presentations, and conferences with stakeholders, including partner agencies
- Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen mental health programs and services.
- Establish relationships that benefit the delivery of mental health programs and services.
- Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of Inuuqatigiit;
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an asset
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit youth
- Knowledge of Inuit culture and community
- Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situation
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to youth

**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**
- Inuit descent preferred; fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset.
- Professional diploma or degree in Social Work or related field of study.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing mental health services
- An acceptable combination of related education, work and life experience may be considered
- Experience in facilitating meetings, navigating mental health and social service systems, advocating to meet client needs
- Mental health first aid and ASIST training considered assets.
- Experience working with families involved with Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa.
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
- Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software.
- Strong organizational, program planning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
- Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are assets

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have minimum of 2 years’ experience providing mental health services?

Work Location: One location