011 - Navigator, Youth Mental Health and Addictions

**Closing date**: October 25, 2024
**Contract end date**: November 21, 2025
Hybrid position
MNO’s culture is at our core
The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.
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What We Can Offer You
- 4% Vacation pay
- Pension plan
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
- 16 paid public and employer holidays
- 15 paid health & wellness days
- Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
- Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
- An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
- Other perks
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Telemedicine plan
- Goodlife corporate membership discount
- Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
- Staple's corporate discount
- Dell member purchase program
- Mark's corporate discount

About The Role
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Mental Health and Addictions Navigator is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services, ensuring that clients receive the necessary care and support to address their mental health and addiction needs. They will collaborate with clients to develop personalized care plans; they will facilitate access to various services, such as counselling, therapy, and social support, tailored to meet each client’s unique requirements. They will work closely with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care for clients. Ultimately, this position will aid in Community Wellbeing staff’s ability to connect client appropriate Mental Health and Addictions services and supports that are client /family centered, holistic in nature, focused on prevention, promotion and early intervention, and firmly rooted in Métis traditions and cultural values within their respective communities.
This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Mental Health and Addictions.
In carrying out the following duties, it is expected that the Mental Health and Addictions Navigator will:

- Fully understand the significance and fundamental importance of MNO’s Statement of Prime Purpose (SPP) to all MNO’s work, and to the requirements of the position
- Adhere to MNO Policies and Procedures and MNO’s Financial Policies and Procedures at all times
- Uphold MNO’s Standards of Professional Conduct at all times
- Adhere to Privacy Laws and respect confidential information at all times
- The employee must be cognizant of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers’ Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario Human Rights Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and other legislative provisions governing the employment relationship between MNO and the employee
- Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with established Métis Nation of Ontario Policies and Procedures and Contribution Agreements (CA)
- Work in collaboration within the Branch, other MNO branches, MNO leadership, MNO citizens, MNO contractors and consultants on related projects
- Attend the Annual General Assembly (MNO Policy 2.120) and MNO public service training as directed.

**What you will be doing**:

- Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ mental health and addiction needs, considering their unique circumstances, strengths, and challenges.
- Care Planning: Collaborate with clients to develop personalized care plans that address their mental health and addiction goals. Ensure that plans are client-centred and aligned with evidence-based practices.
- Service Coordination: Facilitate access to a range of services, including counselling, therapy, medication management, and social support, to meet clients’ needs.
- Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they receive quality care and support.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care for clients.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting assessments, care plans, progress, and outcomes.
- Cultural Competence: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence, recognizing the diverse backgrou