Company:
Kwakiutl District Council Health
Details:
Reporting to the Mental Health & Addictions Team Leader, the Urban Outreach Navigator will provide and deliver appropriate strategies to aid and provide services to those with chronic health conditions, mental illness, substance misuse and addiction services to the away from home and urban community members. The Urban Outreach Navigator will collaborate with First Nations organizations; Makola Housing, Laichwiltach Family Life Society, Friendship Centers, and North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training and Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society as well as Island Health, Mental Health Services, Public Health, North, and Aids Vancouver Island to assist in keeping the target group safe from severe and chronic health conditions.
Qualifications & Experience:
A diploma or certificate in Community Social Services or health related program, such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development.
Level C First Aid and CPR Certification required within 3 – 6 months of hire.
Two (2) years’ related experience directly-related experience in the majority of specialties listed in the job description.
Experience working with community organizations and agencies.